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Overview |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $244 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,053 students)
Northwestern College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or SVU?
- Northwestern College is 80.3% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.3% higher at Northwestern College than Southern Virginia University ($34,000.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Northwestern College ($23,274 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 11.5% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($9,150 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Southern Virginia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 171.5% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($22,228 vs. $8,188)
Northwestern College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 100 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or SVU? 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 SVU and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Southern Virginia University (66% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Southern Virginia University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $38,400)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,438 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,092)
- SVU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($244 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/