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Overview |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 984 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,694 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,521 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 96% |
Admission |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 621 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 564 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
North Central University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 29% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | 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 North Central University based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 984 students)
North Central University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or Northwest?
- North Central University is 342.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.2% higher at North Central University than Northwest Missouri State University ($28,500.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than North Central University ($15,497 vs. $23,694)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 25.7% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,380 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than North Central University (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Central University students is 112.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($18,521 vs. $8,700)
North Central University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Central University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or North Central University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 23 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Northwest (85.9%)
North Central University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Central University 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 North Central University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than North Central University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $7,900 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $33,300)
- Northwest Missouri State University and North Central University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest Missouri State University and North Central University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/