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RPI vs. Northwest

The following statements compare Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Northwest University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • RPI's tuition ($61,884) is more expensive than Northwest ($36,035).
  • RPI's acceptance rate (64.51%) is lower than Northwest (94.26%).
  • Northwest has higher yield (43.21%) than RPI (18.40%).
  • RPI's SAT score (1,450) is higher than Northwest (1,175).
  • Northwest's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than RPI (12 to 1).
  • RPI (6,968 students) is larger than Northwest (1,014 students) with more enrolled students.
  • RPI ($35,552) has higher amount of financial aid than Northwest ($22,181).
  • RPI's graduation rate (83%) is higher than Northwest (67%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$61,884
Financial Aid
$35,552
Test Scores
1,450 SAT
33 ACT
Admission
64.51% Acceptance Rate
18.40% Yield
Enrollment
5,902 Undergraduate
1,066 Graduate
Graduation Rate
83% Graduation Rate
89% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
414 Faculties (full-time)
1,546 Staffs (full-time)
$119,791 Faculty Salary
$66,946 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,370 annual charge
-3,930 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$7,610 annual charge
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Northwest University

Northwest University

Private, 4 years • Kirkland, WA #1 in Washington more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$36,035
Financial Aid
$22,181
Test Scores
1,175 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
94.26% Acceptance Rate
43.21% Yield
Enrollment
720 Undergraduate
294 Graduate
10 Online Students
Graduation Rate
67% Graduation Rate
81% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
56 Faculties (full-time)
212 Staffs (full-time)
$63,273 Faculty Salary
$55,915 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-559 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
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