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Overview |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | 840/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 84% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | Hampton 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
- Hampton University is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (3,286 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or Hampton University?
- Northwestern College is 31.7% more expensive to attend than Hampton University for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.7% higher at Northwestern College than Hampton University ($34,490.00 vs. $26,198.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than Hampton University ($25,704 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 22% lower than costs at Hampton University ($10,644 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than Hampton University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 49.4% larger than aid received Hampton University ($20,487 vs. $13,710)
Northwestern College vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 82 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
Northwestern College vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or Hampton 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 Hampton University and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than Hampton University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Hampton University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $4,930 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($22,070 vs. $27,000)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($228 vs. $279)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/