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Overview |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Aberdeen, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 3,521 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | northern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $10,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $16,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $5,565 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 93% |
Admission |
Northwest | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 1,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 1,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 92.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 31.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 800/1150 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,399 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
Northwest | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 3,521 students)
Northwest vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or NSU?
- Northern State University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,616.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Northwest than Northern State University ($12,884.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than NSU ($15,497 vs. $16,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern State University are 14.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,300 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Northern State University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 56.3% larger than aid received Northern State University ($8,700 vs. $5,565)
Northwest vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 23 points higher than at NSU (1024)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NSU (3.37)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (92.8%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Northwest vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or NSU? 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 NSU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Northern State University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,400)
- Northern State University students graduate with a $601 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,399 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More NSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/