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Overview |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | #360 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vwc.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,010 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,010 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,070 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,046 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,568 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,718 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 1,399 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.4% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 18% | ||
Campus |
VWC | Northwest University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Northwest University based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 1,014 students)
VWC vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, VWC or Northwest University?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at VWC than Northwest University ($36,010.00 vs. $34,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Northwest University ($23,046 vs. $23,722)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 9.2% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,140 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College as Northwest University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 22.6% larger than aid received Northwest University ($27,568 vs. $22,486)
VWC vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, VWC or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or VWC .
- The average SAT score at Northwest University (996) is 14 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming VWC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than VWC (81.4%)
VWC vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, VWC 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 VWC.
- The graduation rate at Northwest University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (50% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $300 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $5,468 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($21,532 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/