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University of North Dakota USD Dakota State University of Missouri-Kansas City ISU Northern Illinois WSU NDSU University of Minnesota-Duluth Truman State MSU Moorhead Missouri State University-Springfield| Northwest Missouri State University | South Dakota State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1020/1245 | ||
| 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 | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $259 |
Diversity |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | South Dakota State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or South Dakota State University?
- South Dakota State University is 29.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,773.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Northwest than South Dakota State University ($12,082.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than South Dakota State University ($14,197 vs. $18,160)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 28.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,087 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Dakota State University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 84.3% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($8,387 vs. $4,551)
Northwest vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at South Dakota State University (1068) is 21 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman South Dakota State University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or South Dakota State 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 South Dakota State University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at South Dakota State University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from South Dakota State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $116 lower median federal student loan debt than South Dakota State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,116)
- Northwest graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than South Dakota State University graduates. ($258 vs. $259)
- More South Dakota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/