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Overview |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
| Location | Colorado Springs, CO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,431 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uccs.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,544 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,400 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,990 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,841 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 95% |
Admission |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,751 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 12,504 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1015/1215 | 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 |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,999 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UCCS | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,431 students vs. 8,505 students)
UCCS vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCCS or Northwest?
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,632.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at UCCS than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,544.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than UCCS ($14,197 vs. $16,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 9.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($10,428 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 43.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Colorado Springs ($8,387 vs. $5,841)
UCCS vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCCS or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or UCCS .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Colorado Springs (1088) is 41 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming UCCS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UCCS (3.36)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UCCS (84.8%)
UCCS vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCCS 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 UCCS.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Colorado Colorado Springs (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Colorado Springs earn on average $5,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,200)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,999 vs. $25,000)
- UCCS graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More UCCS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/