Northwestern College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,175 students.
About This School
Northwestern College is a private nonprofit institution located in Orange City, Iowa with approximately 1,175 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwestern College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $25,907 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $40,200 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: the 64% graduation rate means more than 1 in 3 students don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a reasonable $16,791, and the small campus (1,125 students) suits those who want a tight-knit, faith-based community in a rural Iowa setting. That said, median earnings of $40,200 a decade out are modest, so students should think carefully about their intended career path and whether the return on investment aligns with their goals.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 16% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
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 (1,175 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.
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.
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