Northwestern College

Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit · Visit Website

Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, provides a small, close-knit campus environment in a rural setting. The college emphasizes a Christian perspective across its academic disciplines. Students benefit from a strong sense of community and engagement in service-oriented activities.

Programs Analyzed
3
Avg Grad Earnings
$54,145/yr
Avg DegreeOutlook Score
56/100
Tuition (Sticker Price)
$35,300/yr

Financial Aid & Net Price

What students actually pay after grants and scholarships, by family income. 23% of students receive Pell Grants and 54% take federal loans.

Family Income Avg Net Price/yr 4-Year Net Cost Net-Price ROI
$0 – $30K $21,342 $85,368 6.3x
$30K – $48K $22,811 $91,244 5.9x
$48K – $75K $20,674 $82,696 6.5x
$75K – $110K $21,234 $84,936 6.4x
$110K+ $26,036 $104,144 5.2x
Sticker price (no aid) $35,300 $141,200 3.8x

Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships. ROI = average 10-year graduate earnings ÷ 4-year net cost. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

All Programs at Northwestern College

3 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for full AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Program DW Score Earnings AI Risk ROI
Registered Nursing & Nursing Administration
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65 $71,479/yr High 4.1x
Business Administration
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54 $48,515/yr High 2.4x
Teacher Education
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50 $42,441/yr High 2.0x
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