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Overview |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwc.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,490 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,490 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,644 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,704 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,487 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 1,248 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.9% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1311 | |||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,070 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $228 | $251 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | UWSP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than Northwestern College based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 3,253 students)
Northwestern College vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or UWSP?
- Northwestern College is 414.9% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($34,490.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Northwestern College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($34,490.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Northwestern College ($13,702 vs. $25,704)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 33.1% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($8,000 vs. $10,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 391.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($20,487 vs. $4,169)
Northwestern College vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1102) is 52 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than UWSP (89.1%)
Northwestern College vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or UWSP? 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 UWSP and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Stevens Point earn on average $600 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,100)
- Northwestern College students graduate with a $2,290 lower median federal student loan debt than UWSP graduates. ($22,070 vs. $24,360)
- Northwestern College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than UWSP graduates. ($228 vs. $251)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/