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Overview |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Mahwah, NJ | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 5,478 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #203 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ramapo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $15,363 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $25,373 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $15,528 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $12,553 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 58% |
Admission |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 7,207 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 70.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1100/1295 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,846 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $236 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Ramapo College of New Jersey | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,478 students)
Northwest vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Ramapo College of New Jersey?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 155.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Northwest Missouri State University ($25,373.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,197 vs. $16,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 48.9% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($10,428 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (95% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 49.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,553 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Ramapo College of New Jersey? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ramapo College of New Jersey or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 43 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman Ramapo College of New Jersey students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Northwest vs. Ramapo College of New Jersey Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Ramapo College of New Jersey? 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (71% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $10,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $41,200)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,846 vs. $25,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/