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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 48% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Georgia Southwestern than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,786.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Northwest ($12,186 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 16.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,978 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,472 vs. $8,387)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 80 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern or Northwest? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Northwest and Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (49% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/