Northland College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year; earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. a private nonprofit school with 269 students.
About This School
Northland College is a private nonprofit institution located in Ashland, Wisconsin with approximately 269 undergraduate students enrolled. Northland College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The average net price after financial aid is $36,119 per year. The graduation rate is 50%, and the typical graduate earns $35,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northland College may refer to:Northland College, Kaikohe, New Zealand Northland College (Wisconsin) in Ashland, Wisconsin, U.S. Northland Scholars Academy, formerly Northland International University, Northland Baptist Bible College and other names, in Dunbar, Wisconsin, U.S. Northland Community & Technical College in Minnesota, U.S.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: while the relatively low median debt of $15,500 and a net price around $20,780 make this one of the more affordable private college options, the 43% graduation rate is a serious red flag — fewer than half of students who start here finish. Worth considering only if you're deeply drawn to its environmental focus and Northland Wisconsin setting, but have a clear plan to stay engaged, since the 71% freshman retention rate suggests many students reconsider after year one.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (269 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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