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Overview |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 76% |
Admission |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,519.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.9% higher at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,694.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Northwest ($13,322 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 32.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,890 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 100.3% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,387 vs. $4,187)
Northwest vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Whitewater (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
Northwest vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Whitewater earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,200)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $29 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/