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Overview |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | USC Aiken | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 3,855 students)
Northwest vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 61.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at USC Aiken than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,856.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Northwest ($11,697 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 34.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,736 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 11.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,701 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 71 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
Northwest vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,600)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/