Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $36,035
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $36,035
- Average Net Price
- $25,161
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 23.1%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $10,648
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $10,648
- Books & Supplies
- $702
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $47,385
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,891
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $221/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 65.7%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 73.3%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 23.1%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,935 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $15,418 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $19,757 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,518 |
| $110,001+ | $31,535 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most Northwest University families pay far less than the $47,385 sticker price. Net costs range from $14,935 for families earning under $30,000 to $31,535 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, total expenses run between $59,740 and $126,140 depending on family income. The school keeps costs manageable through institutional grants averaging $22,486 for the quarter of students who receive them.
Graduates typically leave with $20,891 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $221. With median earnings of $54,914 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income for most alumni. The 65.73% loan repayment rate suggests manageable debt loads for most students.
Lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay roughly the same net price as a community college while getting a private Christian education with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio.
Graduates typically leave with $20,891 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $221. With median earnings of $54,914 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 5% of income for most alumni. The 65.73% loan repayment rate suggests manageable debt loads for most students.
Lower-income families get the strongest value proposition here. Students from families earning under $48,000 pay roughly the same net price as a community college while getting a private Christian education with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio.
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