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Overview |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Macon, GA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 7,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | mga.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $3,144 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $11,616 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $6,126 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 3,440 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 3,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 37.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 910/1140 | ||
| 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 | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 34% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Middle Georgia State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Middle Georgia State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,688 students)
Northwest vs. Middle Georgia State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Middle Georgia State University?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 91.3% more expensive to attend than Middle Georgia State University for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $3,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Northwest than Middle Georgia State University ($12,082.00 vs. $11,616.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Middle Georgia State University than Northwest ($13,174 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Middle Georgia State University are 18.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,770 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Middle Georgia State University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 36.9% larger than aid received Middle Georgia State University ($8,387 vs. $6,126)
Northwest vs. Middle Georgia State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Middle Georgia State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Middle Georgia State University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 183 points higher than at Middle Georgia State University (864)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Middle Georgia State University (17)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Middle Georgia State University (2.9)
- Middle Georgia State University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Middle Georgia State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Middle Georgia State 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 Middle Georgia State University and Northwest.
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Middle Georgia State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $35,600)
- Middle Georgia State University students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- Middle Georgia State University graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Middle Georgia State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/