Northwestern College

Orange City, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 80% Acceptance

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80%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$25,907

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.2K

Students

Small campus body

$46,731

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northwestern College is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Orange City, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.2K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

80% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading545 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math545 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite24 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

80%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing24% of degrees

Health Sciences12% of degrees

Biological Sciences8% of degrees

Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,322

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $68,565

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,250

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $60,765

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,192

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,076

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,829

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,640

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,995

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$25,907

In-State Tuition$36,710

Out-of-State Tuition$36,710

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

25%

Pell Grants

56%

Take Loans

87%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$46,731

+7% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$49,802

Completion Signals

66%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

74%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,791

Est. Monthly Payment

$181/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

48%

Men

52%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

13%

Part-Time Share

10%

Avg Family Income

$85,952

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Northwestern College

Orange City, IAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting

Open Admission • 80% Acceptance

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Add to list:

80%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$25,907

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

1.2K

Students

Small campus body

$46,731

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Private Nonprofit

Student Population

1.2K (Small)

Admissions Selectivity

80% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading545 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

SAT Math545 (midpoint)

200midpoint value800

ACT Composite24 (midpoint)

1midpoint value36

80%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing24% of degrees

Health Sciences12% of degrees

Biological Sciences8% of degrees

Engineering2% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $71,322

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,000

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $68,565

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,250

Educational Administration and Supervision.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $60,765

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Accounting and Related Services.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $59,192

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $57,076

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,829

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $47,640

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $25,995

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Engineering.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer Science.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Design and Applied Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$25,907

In-State Tuition$36,710

Out-of-State Tuition$36,710

Financial Assistance & Support

25%

Pell Grants

56%

Take Loans

87%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$46,731

+7% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$49,802

Completion Signals

66%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

74%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,791

Est. Monthly Payment

$181/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

Hover or tap a bubble above to explore detailed community insights.

Gender Balance

48%

Men

52%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

13%

Part-Time Share

10%

Avg Family Income

$85,952

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