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Overview |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
| Location | Carrollton, GA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,893 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #929 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westga.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,426 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,330 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,625 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,452 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,783 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1140 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of West Georgia | Northwest | ||
| 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
- University of West Georgia is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,893 students vs. 8,505 students)
University of West Georgia vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of West Georgia or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than University of West Georgia for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at University of West Georgia than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,426.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than University of West Georgia ($14,197 vs. $15,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 8.6% lower than costs at University of West Georgia ($10,428 vs. $11,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of West Georgia as Northwest Missouri State University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of West Georgia students is 0.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,452 vs. $8,387)
University of West Georgia vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of West Georgia or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of West Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 102 points higher than at University of West Georgia (945)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of West Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of West Georgia (3.31)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of West Georgia (80.1%)
University of West Georgia vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of West Georgia (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $800 more per year than University of West Georgia graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,400)
- Northwest Missouri State University and University of West Georgia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest Missouri State University and University of West Georgia 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 University of West Georgia students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/