Northwest Christian University, OR
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church
Main Campus
Northwest Christian University Rankings
Affordability59
Selectivity17
Retention26
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity39
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northwest Christian University
81%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
10%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences8%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism3%
Education14%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies12%
Psychology10%
Theology and Religious Vocations4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Northwest Christian University
62%
Admission Rate
523
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)465–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northwest Christian University
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$40K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northwest Christian University
66%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
54%
Repayment Rate
$242
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 52% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 54% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 52% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northwest Christian University
71%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
17%
Withdrawal Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 43% | 31% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 50% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 50% | 55% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 57% | 53% |
| Black | 25% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 60% | 53% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 45% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northwest Christian University
87%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $60K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northwest Christian University
555
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
207
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 4% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 72% | 65% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | OR | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 22% | 35% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 16% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
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University of Oregon
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