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Minnesota State University-Mankato University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois NDSU WSU Concordia College at Moorhead Truman State St. Cloud State University South Dakota State University Missouri State University-Springfield Central Winona State University| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Northwest?
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,838.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at MSU Moorhead than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,674.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than MSU Moorhead ($14,197 vs. $17,939)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 3.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,104 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 21.5% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,387 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 2 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Minnesota State University Moorhead earn on average $1,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,200)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More MSU Moorhead graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/