Saint Martin's University vs. Northwest Indian College

Comparable Facts

Compare Saint Martin's University in Lacey, WA with Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Saint Martin's University is larger than Northwest Indian College based on total student enrollment (1,390 students vs. 636 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Saint Martin's University is located in Lacey, WA (Midsize Suburban setting); Northwest Indian College is in Bellingham, WA (Rural Fringe setting).
• Saint Martin's University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Northwest Indian College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Saint Martin's University 11:1; Northwest Indian College 14:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Indian College are 63.7% lower than at Saint Martin's University ($5,500 vs. $15,152).
• Out-of-state tuition is 942.6% higher at Saint Martin's University than at Northwest Indian College (about $41,145 more per year; $45,510 vs. $4,365).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Saint Martin's University than at Northwest Indian College (99% vs. 81%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 390.9% larger than aid received by Northwest Indian College students ($33,654 vs. $6,855).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test optional at Saint Martin's University, open admission at Northwest Indian College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Saint Martin's University Jul 31, 2027.

Loans and repayment

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.