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Overview |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 338 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,250 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,250 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,370 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,904 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,096 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 268 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 119 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 70.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 338 students)
Principia College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or Northwest?
- Principia College is 400.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($32,250.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at Principia College than Northwest Missouri State University ($32,250.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than Northwest ($14,904 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 13.4% lower than costs at Principia College ($11,788 vs. $13,370)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Principia College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 268.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($32,096 vs. $8,700)
Principia College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Principia College .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Principia College (44.4%)
Principia College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/