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Overview |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,879 students)
Northwest vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Doane University?
- Doane University is 534.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.1% higher at Doane University than Northwest Missouri State University ($38,190.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Doane University ($14,197 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 4.5% lower than costs at Doane University ($10,428 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 251.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($29,479 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 17 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Doane University (23)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Doane University (75.8%)
Northwest vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Doane University? 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 Doane University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,200)
- Doane University and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Doane University and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/