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Overview |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 3,721 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #298 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | citadel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $8,356 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $30,857 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $21,846 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $11,428 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 76% |
Admission |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 2,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 2,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 30.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1090/1270 | ||
| 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 | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Citadel Military College of South Carolina | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Citadel Military College of South Carolina based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,721 students)
Northwest vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Citadel Military College of South Carolina?
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,356.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 155.4% higher at Citadel Military College of South Carolina than Northwest Missouri State University ($30,857.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina ($14,197 vs. $21,846)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Citadel Military College of South Carolina are 23% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,480 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Citadel Military College of South Carolina (95% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Citadel Military College of South Carolina students is 36.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,428 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Citadel Military College of South Carolina or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (1073) is 26 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Citadel Military College of South Carolina (23)
- Accepted freshman Citadel Military College of South Carolina students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Citadel Military College of South Carolina Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Citadel Military College of South Carolina? 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 Citadel Military College of South Carolina and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Citadel Military College of South Carolina is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (70% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Citadel Military College of South Carolina earn on average $17,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $41,200)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina students graduate with a $1,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,812 vs. $25,000)
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Citadel Military College of South Carolina graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/