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Overview |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
| Location | Moscow, ID | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,507 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uidaho.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,182 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,418 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,898 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,954 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,105 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,393 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 9,891 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,279 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $258 |
Diversity |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Idaho | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Idaho is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,507 students vs. 8,505 students)
Idaho vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Idaho or Northwest?
- University of Idaho is 2.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,182.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.4% higher at Idaho than Northwest Missouri State University ($25,418.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Idaho ($14,197 vs. $14,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Idaho are 5.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,898 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Idaho than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Idaho students is 32.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,105 vs. $8,387)
Idaho vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Idaho or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Idaho .
- The average SAT score at University of Idaho (1061) is 14 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Idaho students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Idaho students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Idaho (73.9%)
Idaho vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Idaho 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 Idaho.
- The graduation rate at Idaho is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Idaho earn on average $5,700 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $41,200)
- University of Idaho students graduate with a $721 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,279 vs. $25,000)
- Idaho graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Idaho students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/