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Overview |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Rochester, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $13,256 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $13,256 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $12,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $13,604 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 75% |
Admission |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 71.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1058/1331 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $208 |
Diversity |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | University of Minnesota-Rochester | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than University of Minnesota-Rochester based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 588 students)
Northwest vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or University of Minnesota-Rochester?
- University of Minnesota Rochester is 105.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($13,256.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.9% higher at University of Minnesota-Rochester than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,256.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Rochester than Northwest ($13,840 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 10.2% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Rochester ($11,788 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Minnesota Rochester (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Rochester students is 56.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($13,604 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or University of Minnesota-Rochester? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Rochester or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Rochester (1110) is 63 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Rochester students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Minnesota-Rochester (71.8%)
Northwest vs. University of Minnesota-Rochester Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or University of Minnesota-Rochester? 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 Minnesota-Rochester and Northwest.
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Rochester earn on average $17,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,200)
- University of Minnesota Rochester students graduate with a $4,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,185 vs. $25,000)
- University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More University of Minnesota-Rochester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/