- Both Northwest University and Gonzaga University are private.
- Both schools are located in Washington.
- Gonzaga University has more expensive tuition of $53,500 than Northwest University ($36,035).
- Gonzaga University has tighter acceptance rate of 64.85% than Northwest University (97.44%).
- Gonzaga University has higher SAT scores of 1,320 than Northwest University (1,175).
- Gonzaga University is larger with 7,253 students than Northwest University (1,014 students).
Northwest University View More Rivals | Gonzaga University View More Rivals | |
| #1 in Washington | Rankings | #3 in Washington |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kirkland, WA | Location | Spokane, WA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,035 | Undergraduate | $53,500 |
| $20,959 | Graduate | $20,244 |
| $22,181 | Financial Aid | $26,635 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 97.44% | Acceptance Rate | 64.85% |
| 43.11% | Yield | 25.46% |
| 1,175 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,320 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,014 | Total Students | 7,253 |
| 720 | Undergraduate | 5,084 |
| 294 | Graduate | 2,169 |
| 10 | Online Enrollment | 656 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 67% | Graduation Rate | 88% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% | |
| 81% | Retention Rate | 93% |
| $46,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,800 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 559) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,004) $7,234 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,860 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 56 Full-time 164 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 445 Full-time 296 Part-time |
| 212 Full-time 189 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,286 Full-time 321 Part-time |
| $63,273 for Faculties $55,915 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,387 for Faculties $71,366 Part-time |