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Overview |
PC | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1050/1320 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
PC | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
PC | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
PC | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 18% | ||
Campus |
PC | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 1,014 students)
PC vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Northwest University?
- Presbyterian College is 13% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at PC than Northwest University ($38,990.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Northwest University ($21,571 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 11.4% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,140 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 52.9% larger than aid received Northwest University ($34,379 vs. $22,486)
PC vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 86 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northwest University (3.41)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Northwest University (68% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,576 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($21,532 vs. $26,108)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/