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Overview |
PC | Northland College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Ashland, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 518 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | northland.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Northland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $39,719 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $39,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $9,688 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $23,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $29,780 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Northland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 1,316 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 900 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1121/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Northland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Northland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $26,943 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $278 |
Diversity |
PC | Northland College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
PC | Northland College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 50% | ||
Campus |
PC | Northland 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Northland College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 518 students)
PC vs. Northland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Northland College?
- Northland College is 1.9% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($39,719.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at Northland College than Presbyterian College ($39,719.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Northland College ($21,571 vs. $23,252)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northland College are 16.6% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,688 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Northland College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Northland College ($34,379 vs. $29,780)
PC vs. Northland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Northland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northland College or PC .
- The average SAT score at Northland College (1118) is 36 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Northland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northland College (3.3)
- Northland College has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Northland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC or Northland 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 Northland College and PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Northland College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Northland College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $34,900)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $835 lower median federal student loan debt than Northland College graduates. ($26,108 vs. $26,943)
- PC graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northland College graduates. ($269 vs. $278)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northland College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/