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ISU Minnesota University of Missouri-Kansas City University of Minnesota-Duluth Northern Illinois MSU Moorhead WSU University of North Dakota South Dakota State University Concordia College at Moorhead South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Truman State| Northwest Missouri State University | North Dakota State University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 78% |
Admission |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,952 students vs. 9,664 students)
Northwest vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 44.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at NDSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,963.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than NDSU ($15,497 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 23.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,565 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (96% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 48.9% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,700 vs. $5,841)
Northwest vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 44 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Northwest vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $12,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,200)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/