Northwestern College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. 75% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Northwestern College is a private for-profit institution located in Oak Lawn, Illinois with approximately 464 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $24,929 per year. The graduation rate is 34%, and the typical graduate earns $33,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Northwestern College can refer to:Northwestern College (Illinois) in Bridgeview, Illinois Northwestern College (Iowa) in Orange City, Iowa The former Northwestern College (Minnesota) in Roseville, Minnesota, now known as University of Northwestern – St. Paul The former Northwestern College (Wisconsin) in Watertown, Wisconsin, which was incorporated into Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota, in 1995 The former Northwestern College, which closed in 1932. Northwest Louisiana Technical College, Minden, Louisiana Northwestern Michigan College, Traverse City, Michigan
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 34% graduation rate means most students who enroll don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth sitting with before committing. For those who do complete a program, median earnings of $33,100 a decade out are modest, though the relatively low median debt of $9,569 softens that concern somewhat. Worth considering only if you've confirmed this specific program aligns tightly with your career goal and you have a clear plan to stay on track — otherwise, the odds aren't in your favor.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
Cost & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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 (464 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
Other Schools in Illinois
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL · Public
DeVry University-Illinois
Lisle, IL · Private for-profit
University of Illinois Chicago
Chicago, IL · Public
Illinois State University
Normal, IL · Public
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL · Public
DePaul University
Chicago, IL · Private nonprofit
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
All school names, logos, and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Their use on this page is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement or affiliation with CollegeHelpGuide.