Seattle South vs. Northwest Indian College

Comparable Facts

Compare South Seattle College in Seattle, WA with Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, WA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

South Seattle College is larger than Northwest Indian College based on total student enrollment (5,210 students vs. 636 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• South Seattle College is located in Seattle, WA (Large City setting); Northwest Indian College is in Bellingham, WA (Rural Fringe setting).
• South Seattle College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Northwest Indian College is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: South Seattle College 33:1; Northwest Indian College 14:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Indian College are 71.1% lower than at South Seattle College ($5,500 vs. $19,041).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.8% higher at Seattle South than at Northwest Indian College (about $1,431 more per year; $5,796 vs. $4,365).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northwest Indian College than at South Seattle College (81% vs. 64%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by South Seattle College students is 9.2% larger than aid received by Northwest Indian College students ($7,483 vs. $6,855).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at both Seattle South and Northwest Indian College.
• Typical fall application deadline: Seattle South Sep 13, 2026.

Loans and repayment

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