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Iowa ISU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central University of Missouri-Columbia UNOMAHA Minnesota State University-Mankato Arkansas State University| University of Northern Iowa | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNI | Northwest | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
UNI | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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 |
UNI | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNI | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UNI | 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 Northern Iowa is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (8,945 students vs. 8,505 students)
UNI vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Northwest?
- University of Northern Iowa is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.5% higher at UNI than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,265.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than UNI ($14,197 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 11.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,343 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Northern Iowa (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 30.8% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,387 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Northern Iowa (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming UNI students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
UNI vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $6,500 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,200)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $4,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,625 vs. $25,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($213 vs. $258)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/