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Overview |
Northwest | RU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwest | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
Northwest | RU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,718 students)
Northwest vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or RU?
- Radford University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,156.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.6% higher at RU than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,246.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than RU ($14,197 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 1.3% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,428 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 16% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,733 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or RU? 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 RU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,200)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- RU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/