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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College University of Missouri-Kansas City Old Dominion Northern Illinois WSU VCU Mason Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield| Northwest Missouri State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Longwood University | ||
| 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 Longwood University based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 4,545 students)
Northwest vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 34.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,660.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Longwood University than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,870.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Longwood University ($15,497 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 34.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($11,788 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 24.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,869 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 62 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
Northwest vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,200)
- Longwood University and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/