Northwest vs. University of Akron

Northwest Missouri State University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	Northwest Missouri State University	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Northwest	University of Akron
Location	Maryville, MO	Akron, OH
Setting	Remote Town	Midsize City
Enrollment	9,664	13,518
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#907	#858
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	nwmissouri.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,518 students vs. 9,664 students)

Northwest vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Northwest or University of Akron?

• University of Akron Main Campus is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,399.00 vs. $6,442.00)
• Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at University of Akron than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,839.00 vs. $12,884.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Akron Main Campus than Northwest ($15,292 vs. $15,497)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Akron Main Campus are 6.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($11,070 vs. $11,788)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Akron Main Campus (96% vs. 94%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 8.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,452 vs. $8,700)

Northwest vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Northwest .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 2 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
• Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Akron (23)
• Accepted freshman University of Akron students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northwest (3.45)
• Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Akron (70.9%)

Northwest vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Northwest or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Northwest.

• The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Akron Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
• Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,100)
• Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
• Northwest graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
• More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/