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Overview |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
| Location | Rocklin, CA | Orange City, IA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 1,651 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | #638 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Reformed Church in America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jessup.edu | nwciowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,000 | $34,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,000 | $34,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,249 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,591 | $25,198 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,855 | $22,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 710 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 468 | 965 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 940/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,092 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $259 |
Diversity |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 42% | ||
Campus |
San Jose Christian College | Northwestern College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern College is larger than than San Jose Christian College based on total student enrollment (1,651 students vs. 1,624 students)
San Jose Christian College vs. Northwestern College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Jose Christian College or Northwestern College?
- William Jessup University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Northwestern College for in-state tuition ($36,000.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at San Jose Christian College than Northwestern College ($36,000.00 vs. $34,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern College than San Jose Christian College ($25,198 vs. $27,591)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern College are 29.9% lower than costs at William Jessup University ($10,200 vs. $13,249)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than William Jessup University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jessup University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Northwestern College ($23,855 vs. $22,228)
San Jose Christian College vs. Northwestern College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Jose Christian College or Northwestern College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwestern College or San Jose Christian College .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern College (1141) is 129 points higher than at San Jose Christian College (1012)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at San Jose Christian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at San Jose Christian College (3.33)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than San Jose Christian College (65.9%)
San Jose Christian College vs. Northwestern College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Jose Christian College or Northwestern 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 Northwestern College and San Jose Christian College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than William Jessup University (66% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from William Jessup University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $38,400)
- William Jessup University students graduate with a $3,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,092)
- San Jose Christian College graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($222 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former San Jose Christian College students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/