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UO Portland State University Colorado State Western Washington University University of Portland OIT Washington State UW-Seattle U of A Auburn Southern Oregon University UC Riverside| Oregon State University | Northwest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Corvallis, OR | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 34,292 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oregonstate.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,425 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,238 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,163 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,260 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,651 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 21,169 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.5% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.3% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1370 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,900 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 18% | ||
Campus |
OSU | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 1,014 students)
OSU vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OSU or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 230.9% more expensive to attend than OSU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $10,425.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.6% higher at Northwest University than Oregon State University ($34,500.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon State University than Northwest University ($21,163 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 40.4% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($10,140 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Oregon State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 142.8% larger than aid received Oregon State University ($22,486 vs. $9,260)
OSU vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OSU or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or OSU .
- The average SAT score at Oregon State University (1113) is 117 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming OSU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than OSU (82.5%)
OSU vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OSU or Northwest 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 Northwest University and OSU.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than Northwest University (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Oregon State University earn on average $12,500 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($53,900 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $1,968 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,532 vs. $23,500)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/