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Overview |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Pembroke, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 7,666 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #978 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | uncp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $8,208 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $6,619 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 82% |
Admission |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 3,420 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 3,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $35,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | University of North Carolina at Pembroke | ||
| 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 University of North Carolina at Pembroke based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,666 students)
Northwest vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or University of North Carolina at Pembroke?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 501.5% more expensive to attend than University of North Carolina at Pembroke for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.6% higher at Northwest than University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($12,082.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Pembroke than Northwest ($8,208 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($10,428 vs. $11,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (95% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Pembroke ($8,387 vs. $6,619)
Northwest vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Carolina at Pembroke or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 121 points higher than at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (926)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke (3.44)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. University of North Carolina at Pembroke Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or University of North Carolina at Pembroke? 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 North Carolina at Pembroke and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of North Carolina at Pembroke (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $5,700 more per year than University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $35,500)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Carolina at Pembroke graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of North Carolina at Pembroke students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/