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Overview |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Grand Forks, ND | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 14,172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #376 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | und.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $9,237 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $13,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $18,227 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $5,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 7,437 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 5,733 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1110/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $54,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $253 |
Diversity |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | University of North Dakota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Dakota is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,172 students vs. 9,664 students)
Northwest vs. University of North Dakota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or University of North Dakota?
- University of North Dakota is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,237.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at University of North Dakota than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,856.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than University of North Dakota ($15,497 vs. $18,227)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Dakota are 6.7% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($11,046 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of North Dakota (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 49% larger than aid received University of North Dakota ($8,700 vs. $5,840)
Northwest vs. University of North Dakota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or University of North Dakota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of North Dakota or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of North Dakota (1088) is 41 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming University of North Dakota students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman University of North Dakota students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of North Dakota (77.1%)
Northwest vs. University of North Dakota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or University of North Dakota? 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 Dakota and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of North Dakota is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Dakota earn on average $13,500 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($54,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of North Dakota students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of North Dakota graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($253 vs. $258)
- More University of North Dakota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/