Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Not available | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $18,475 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,475 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $30,552 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $24,929 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 74.90% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 75.49% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Northwestern College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,475
Books and supplies
$1,548
Fees and remainder
$10,529
Sticker price
$30,552
Average net price
$24,929
Average aid coverage
18%
$5,623 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Northwestern College pays approximately $24,929 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Illinois average of $15,478 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Northwestern College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Northwestern College net price
$24,929
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Northwestern College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,475 and average net price at $24,929. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,475
Current net price
$24,929
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
33.73%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$37,871
Undergraduates
464
10-Year Median Earnings - Northwestern College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Northwestern College graduates earn about 0.9x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Northwestern College?
Undergraduates
464
Completion rate
33.73%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
74.90%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
75.49%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 74.90% of Northwestern College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 75.49% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Northwestern College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Northwestern College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Northwestern College lists Not available as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Northwestern College is listed at 9400 S Cicero Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453. Accreditor: Not available.
Compare Schools
Compare Northwestern College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern College | Not available | $18,475 | $24,929 | $37,871 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Similar Schools in Oak Lawn
This local cluster focuses on nearby Oak Lawn schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Oak Lawn.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Northwestern College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Northwestern College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Northwestern College tuition?
Northwestern College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,475.
What is Northwestern College's average net price?
Northwestern College's average net price in the local dataset is $24,929.
What does Northwestern College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $24,589 for Northwestern College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Northwestern College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $37,871 for Northwestern College.
How many students attend Northwestern College?
The local dataset lists 464 undergraduate students at Northwestern College.
What percentage of Northwestern College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Northwestern College in the local dataset is 74.90%.
What is the federal loan rate at Northwestern College?
The federal loan rate for Northwestern College in the local dataset is 75.49%.
Where should I verify Northwestern College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Northwestern College or the latest official federal education data.