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Overview |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Henderson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 2,330 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #816 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | fhu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $24,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $24,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $7,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $18,556 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $17,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 973 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 91.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Freed-Hardeman University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Freed Hardeman University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (2,330 students vs. 1,651 students)
Northwestern College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Freed-Hardeman University?
- Northwestern College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Freed-Hardeman University for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Northwestern College than Freed Hardeman University ($34,000.00 vs. $24,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Freed Hardeman University than Northwestern College ($18,556 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Freed Hardeman University are 28.3% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($7,950 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Freed Hardeman University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Freed Hardeman University ($22,228 vs. $17,349)
Northwestern College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Freed-Hardeman University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Freed-Hardeman University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 40 points higher than at Freed-Hardeman University (1101)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Freed-Hardeman University (24)
- Accepted freshman Freed-Hardeman University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Northwestern College (3.57)
- Freed-Hardeman University has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Freed-Hardeman University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Freed-Hardeman University? 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 Freed-Hardeman University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Freed Hardeman University (66% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Freed Hardeman University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($40,700 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $908 lower median federal student loan debt than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($25,092 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Freed-Hardeman University graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Freed-Hardeman University students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/