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Overview |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Spartanburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 4,913 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #823 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | uscupstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $11,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $22,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $12,038 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 3,090 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 2,428 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | University of South Carolina-Upstate | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than University of South Carolina-Upstate based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,913 students)
Northwest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or University of South Carolina-Upstate?
- University of South Carolina Upstate is 86.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,208.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at University of South Carolina-Upstate than Northwest Missouri State University ($22,170.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Upstate than Northwest ($13,835 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Upstate are 9.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,520 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Upstate than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Upstate students is 43.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,038 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or University of South Carolina-Upstate? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of South Carolina-Upstate or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 97 points higher than at University of South Carolina-Upstate (950)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.92 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of South Carolina-Upstate (2.53)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of South Carolina-Upstate (78.6%)
Northwest vs. University of South Carolina-Upstate Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or University of South Carolina-Upstate? 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 South Carolina-Upstate and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of South Carolina Upstate (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,300)
- University of South Carolina Upstate students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Carolina-Upstate graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of South Carolina-Upstate students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/