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Overview |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 79.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.5% higher at Wright State than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,232.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Wright State ($14,197 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 2.5% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,428 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Wright State University Main Campus (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wright State University Main Campus students is 5.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,867 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 13 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $2,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,200)
- Wright State University Main Campus and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Wright State University Main Campus and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/