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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,237 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #648 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,250 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,250 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,627 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,753 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,011 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,498 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $258 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 68% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,237 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Northwest?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 419.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.6% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than Northwest Missouri State University ($31,250.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($14,197 vs. $16,627)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 3.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,100 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 254.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($29,753 vs. $8,387)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 86 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Graceland University-Lamoni (74.5%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $200 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $1,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,544 vs. $25,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($243 vs. $258)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/