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Dort NSU Wheaton College Creighton University| Northwestern College | Union College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 694 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #638 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,000 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,000 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,198 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,228 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 965 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 694 students)
Northwestern College vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Union College?
- Northwestern College is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Union College for in-state tuition ($34,000.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Northwestern College than Union College ($34,000.00 vs. $25,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union College than Northwestern College ($23,462 vs. $25,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 31.6% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($7,750 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 45.3% larger than aid received Union College ($22,228 vs. $15,293)
Northwestern College vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 91 points higher than at Union College (1050)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Northwestern College (87.3%)
Northwestern College vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Union 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 Union College and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Union College (66% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $7,800 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $38,400)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $1,908 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,092 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($259 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/