Northwest vs. Dakota State

Should I go to Northwest Missouri State University or Dakota State University? Compare 50+ facts and figures about the colleges to help you determine if Northwest or Dakota State is the better college for you. The CollegeSimply comparison tool allows side-by-side comparison of 50+ statistics and facts for over 2,500 colleges and universities.
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Northwest Missouri State University vs. Dakota State University comparison
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Overview

 Northwest Dakota State
Location Maryville, MO Madison, SD
Setting Remote Town Distant Town
Enrollment 8,505 3,241
Type Public 4 Year Public 4 Year
National Ranking #914 #808
Religious Affiliation - - - -
Status Non-profit Non-profit
Website nwmissouri.edu dsu.edu
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Costs

 Northwest Dakota State
Tuition (In State) $6,015 $7,616
Tuition (Out of State) $12,082 $10,718
Room & Board $10,428 $8,018
Avg Net Price $14,197 $17,977
Avg Grant Aid $8,387 $5,467
% Receiving Grant Aid 95% 92%

Admission

 Northwest Dakota State
Admission Chances Calculate Calculate
Applied 6,877 882
Admitted 5,884 696
Acceptance Rate 85.6% 78.9%
Enrolled % 18.6% 53.4%
Avg High School GPA 3.45 3.33
Typical High School Grades B+ B+
Admissions Standards Very Easy Average
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 18/24 19/27
SAT Range 938/1158 940/1240
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

 Northwest Dakota State
Student to Faculty Ratio 18:1 18:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (29%)
  • Education (17%)
  • Psychology (9%)
  • Agriculture (6%)
  • General Studies (6%)
  • Computer and Information Sciences (28%)
  • Business (25%)
  • Education (22%)
  • Health Professions (14%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (3%)

Outcomes

 Northwest Dakota State
Graduation Rate 49% 34%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,200 $42,200
Making Student Loan Payments 63% 67%
Median Student Loan Debt $25,000 $23,500
Median Loan Payment $258 $242

Diversity

 Northwest Dakota State
% Men 38% 64%
% Women 62% 36%
Racial Diversity Low Very Low
HBCU No No
% White 79% 84%
% Black 7% 4%
% Hispanic 4% 4%
% Native American 0% 1%
% Pacific Islander 0% 0%
% Two or More Races 3% 3%
% International 6% 1%
% Unknown Race 1% 1%

Students

 Northwest Dakota State
% In-State 65% 58%
% Out-of-State 33% 39%

Campus

 Northwest Dakota State
Campus Housing Yes Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No No
Meal Plan Yes Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No Yes
Daycare Facility No No
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Comparable Facts

  • Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,241 students)

Northwest vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Dakota State?

  • Dakota State University is 26.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,015.00)
  • Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Northwest than Dakota State University ($12,082.00 vs. $10,718.00)
  • The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Dakota State ($14,197 vs. $17,977)
  • Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 30.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,018 vs. $10,428)
  • More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Dakota State University (95% vs. 92%)
  • The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 53.4% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($8,387 vs. $5,467)

Northwest vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Northwest .

  • The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is the same at Dakota State (1047)
  • Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Dakota State (23)
  • Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
  • Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Dakota State (78.9%)

Northwest vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Northwest or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Northwest.

  • The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Dakota State University (49% vs. 34%)
  • Graduates from Dakota State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,200)
  • Dakota State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
  • Dakota State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
  • More Dakota State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/