College comparison

Northwestern College vs Taylor University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Northwestern College Orange City, IA	Taylor University Upland, IN
Acceptance rateTaylor University is more selective	80%	74%
SAT (25–75)	—	1070–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,175	2,025
Avg net price	$25,907	$24,865
Median earnings (10 yr)Taylor University reports higher median earnings	$49,802	$52,198
Graduation rate	66%	74%
Median debt	$23,249	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	1.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Northwestern College or Taylor University harder to get into?

Taylor University is more selective: Northwestern College's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and Taylor University's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Northwestern College vs Taylor University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Northwestern College and 1070–1330 at Taylor University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.