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Public, 2-Year
Archbold, OH

Northwest State Community College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,578

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

Open

Open Admission

Graduation Rate

45.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$40,004

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Northwest State Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Archbold, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,578, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 45.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 2-Year Cost

$9,156

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

0.9 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$10,004

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$90,884

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$190,924

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 46%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Northwest State Community College is $9,750.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
51.9%
48.1%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
71.5%
Hispanic
12.4%
Unknown
12.0%
Black
1.7%
Two or more
1.7%
Asian
0.6%
International
0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.0%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,578

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$11,449
$30k - $48k$11,620
$48k - $75k$14,783
$75k+$16,862

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$9,750
Pell Grant Recipients11.2%
Using Federal Loans6.4%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment42.8%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)

Avg. Federal Grant$3,800
Avg. Pell Grant$3,995
Avg. State/Local Grant$5,656
Avg. Institutional Grant$4,190
Students Receiving Grants94.0%

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

67.1%

Success

45.9%

In-State Cost

$4,578

Age 25+ Students

34.4%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 9

Working at 6yr

975 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Archbold (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Archbold (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.