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Overview |
Northwest | Union College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Union College | ||
| 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 694 students)
Northwest vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Union College?
- Union College is 330.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Union College than Northwest Missouri State University ($25,920.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Union College ($14,197 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 34.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,750 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 82.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($15,293 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Union College (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Union College? 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 Union College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Union College (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/