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Overview |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #368 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | dyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $29,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $29,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $21,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $22,053 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,115 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 2,618 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 84% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1025/1265 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $53,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | D'Youville College | ||
| 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
- D'Youville College is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,518 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. D'Youville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or D'Youville College?
- Northwestern College is 13.4% more expensive to attend than D'Youville College for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Northwestern College than D'Youville College ($34,000.00 vs. $29,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at D'Youville College than Northwestern College ($21,755 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at D'Youville College are 7.4% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,500 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than D'Youville College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 0.8% larger than aid received D'Youville College ($22,228 vs. $22,053)
Northwestern College vs. D'Youville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or D'Youville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D'Youville College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 105 points higher than at D'Youville College (1036)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at D'Youville College (23)
- Accepted freshman D'Youville College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than D'Youville College (84%)
Northwestern College vs. D'Youville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or D'Youville College? 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 D'Youville College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than D'Youville College (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from D'Youville College earn on average $15,300 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $38,400)
- D'Youville College students graduate with a $92 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,092)
- D'Youville College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D'Youville College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/