Northwest College-Hillsboro

www.nwcollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$20,391

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.28%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.8%

11 Graduates

About

Northwest College-Hillsboro is a higher education institution located in Washington County, OR. In 2021, the most popular 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Northwest College-Hillsboro were General Cosmetology (7 degrees awarded) and Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (2 degrees).

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest College-Hillsboro. 94.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 5.88% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (13 degrees), 3.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,391.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending Northwest College-Hillsboro received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$20,391

2021 Value

40.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest College-Hillsboro had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,391. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest College-Hillsboro grew by 40.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest College-Hillsboro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Northwest College-Hillsboro received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest College-Hillsboro (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.28%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest College-Hillsboro was 2.28%, which represents 9 out of the 394 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest College-Hillsboro had a total enrollment of 23 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College-Hillsboro is 23 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Northwest College-Hillsboro are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest College-Hillsboro, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.2% White, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.35% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Northwest College-Hillsboro in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (60.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (30.4%) and Black or African American Female (4.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest College-Hillsboro in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College-Hillsboro is 23 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest College-Hillsboro (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest College-Hillsboro was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Northwest College-Hillsboro had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest College-Hillsboro (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
15 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
7 enrolled students
Black or African American
1 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest College-Hillsboro is 65.2% White, 30.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 4.35% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 15 more women than men received degrees from Northwest College-Hillsboro. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest College-Hillsboro is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

The most common 2 to 4 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Northwest College-Hillsboro is General Cosmetology (7 degrees awarded), followed by Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts (2 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest College-Hillsboro, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro are Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro are Personal & Culinary Services (17 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest College-Hillsboro.

Most Common (2021)

General Cosmetology
7 degrees awarded
Other Cosmetology & Related Personal Grooming Arts
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwest College-Hillsboro was General Cosmetology with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 2 to 4 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwest College-Hillsboro according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College-Hillsboro, which is 0.0625 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest College-Hillsboro by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 1 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College-Hillsboro in General Cosmetology, which is 0.167 times less than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College-Hillsboro in General Cosmetology, which is 6 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

56%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from Northwest College-Hillsboro completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 56% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest College-Hillsboro is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest College-Hillsboro is white (13 degrees awarded). There were 3.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
4 degrees awarded
White Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest College-Hillsboro is white female (12 degrees awarded). There were 3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (4 degrees).