Average

Score: 50/100

Northwestern College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Orange City, Iowa 51041

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 64%

Outcomes

B+

76/100

Affordability

14/100

Resources

51/100

Experience

B+

80/100

Prestige

30/100

Quick Stats

1,665

Total Enrollment

64%

Graduation Rate

80%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

87%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The Northwestern College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $326,768
Avg rent near campus: $828/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 51027 (2.9% cap, Ireton)

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🏆 Where Northwestern College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉

Computer Teacher Education

of 3 schools

#10

Special Education and Teaching, Other

of 10 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$35,000	$35,000
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$50,300	$50,300

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

23%

Receive Pell Grants

66%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Educational Leadership and Administration, General 97 grads/yr Computer Teacher Education 67 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 60 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 45 grads/yr Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 39 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, Other 35 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 30 grads/yr Physician Assistant 29 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 23 grads/yr Special Education and Teaching, General 21 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 18 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 15 grads/yr Accounting 14 grads/yr Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 13 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 13 grads/yr Psychology, General 12 grads/yr Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 9 grads/yr Social Work 8 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 7 grads/yr Language Interpretation and Translation 7 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northwestern College's top programs commonly pursue.

Education administrators, kindergarten through secondary

$104k/yr 333,300 jobs

Education administrators, postsecondary

$104k/yr 226,600 jobs

Education administrators, all other

$89k/yr 60,200 jobs

Education and childcare administrators, preschool and daycare

$56k/yr 90,200 jobs

Computer science teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 44,800 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Secondary school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$65k/yr 1,094,500 jobs

Middle school teachers, except special and career/technical education

$63k/yr 633,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,665

Total Students

61%

Women

89%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Hispanic 5%

Black 1%

Asian 1%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 59%

Hybrid (Some Online) 7%

Fully Online 34%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 89%

25-64 (Adult) 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern College?

Northwestern College has an acceptance rate of 87%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend Northwestern College?

Tuition at Northwestern College is $35,000 for in-state students and $35,000 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Northwestern College?

The graduation rate at Northwestern College is 64%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is Northwestern College a good school?

Northwestern College has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Northwestern College?

Northwestern College has a total enrollment of 1,665 students. Most students (89%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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