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Overview |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 3,047 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #703 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | cune.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $37,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,067 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $26,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,605 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1000/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $261 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 11% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Seward is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,047 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($37,000.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Northwestern College ($37,000.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Seward than Northwestern College ($23,067 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 1.5% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,050 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Concordia University Seward (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 17.6% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($26,141 vs. $22,228)
Northwestern College vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 65 points higher than at Concordia University-Seward (1076)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Concordia University-Seward (24)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Concordia University-Seward? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Concordia University-Seward and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Concordia University Seward (66% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Seward earn on average $2,600 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($41,000 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $158 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($25,092 vs. $25,250)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($259 vs. $261)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Seward students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/