Is Northwest University CAPS worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Northwest University CAPS is ranked #2,556 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of B- (above average for value). Within Washington, it ranks #51 of 65 for value.
Among the majors Northwest University CAPS offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Theological & Ministerial Studies | #12 of 14 |
| Theological & Ministerial Studies | #24 of 34 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | #24 of 34 |
| Business Administration / Management | #43 of 138 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | #76 of 94 |
| Organizational Leadership | #367 of 457 |
| General Psychology | #880 of 1,068 |
| Psychology | #997 of 1,229 |
| General Business Administration and Management | #1,024 of 1,232 |
| Business Administration & Management | #1,041 of 1,251 |
Read the full Northwest University CAPS value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is ranked #34 out of #68 in Washington for quality and #51 out of #65 for Washington value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Northwest University CAPS financial aid page to be sure.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is ranked #2,556 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is priced competitively for the quality of education it provides, earning it a good value recognition from College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Northwest University CAPS costs about $37,630. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $150,519 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $40,568 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $35,671 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $37,630 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $150,519 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Northwest University CAPS net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Northwest University CAPS costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Northwest University CAPS degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $162,272 | — | — |
| All Students | $150,519 | #2,556 | B- |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $142,684 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $162,272 | — | — |
| All Students | $150,519 | #51 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $142,684 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Northwest University CAPS shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $22,003 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,176 |
| $48K–$75K | $28,262 |
| $75K–$110K | $28,928 |
| Over $110K | $30,786 |
About 60% of Northwest University CAPS undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,656 per year. Get more details on the Northwest University CAPS financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Northwest University CAPS cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.