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Overview |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Location | Orange City, IA | Morris, MN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 1,020 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #633 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwciowa.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,000 | $12,932 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,000 | $15,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $10,074 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,737 | $9,539 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,319 | $16,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,155 | 3,477 | ||
| Admitted | 1,005 | 2,450 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1240 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,092 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $259 | $201 |
Diversity |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 11% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern College | University of Minnesota-Morris | ||
| 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
- Northwestern College is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (1,665 students vs. 1,020 students)
Northwestern College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern College or University of Minnesota-Morris?
- Northwestern College is 170.6% more expensive to attend than University of Minnesota-Morris for in-state tuition ($35,000.00 vs. $12,932.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.1% higher at Northwestern College than University of Minnesota Morris ($35,000.00 vs. $15,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than Northwestern College ($9,539 vs. $24,737)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 6.2% lower than costs at Northwestern College ($10,074 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwestern College than University of Minnesota Morris (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern College students is 45.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Morris ($23,319 vs. $16,059)
Northwestern College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern College or University of Minnesota-Morris? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Minnesota-Morris or Northwestern College .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 5 points higher than at Northwestern College (1141)
- Incoming Northwestern College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Minnesota-Morris (25)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Minnesota-Morris (3.54)
- Northwestern College has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than University of Minnesota-Morris (70.5%)
Northwestern College vs. University of Minnesota-Morris Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern College or University of Minnesota-Morris? 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 Minnesota-Morris and Northwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern College is higher than University of Minnesota Morris (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Morris earn on average $4,000 more per year than Northwestern College graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $38,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $5,592 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwestern College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,092)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Northwestern College graduates. ($201 vs. $259)
- More Northwestern College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Minnesota-Morris students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/