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Overview |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Cedar City, UT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 14,330 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #857 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | suu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,006 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $19,822 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $12,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 18,570 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 15,571 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 8, 2023 |
Academics |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $12,575 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $130 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northwest | Southern Utah University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Southern Utah 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
- Southern Utah University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,330 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Southern Utah University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Southern Utah University?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Southern Utah University for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $6,006.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at Southern Utah University than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,822.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Utah University than Northwest ($12,681 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Utah University are 23.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,416 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Utah University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Utah University students is 11.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,369 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Southern Utah University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Southern Utah University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Utah University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Southern Utah University (1078) is 31 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Southern Utah University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Southern Utah University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Southern Utah University (83.9%)
Northwest vs. Southern Utah University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Southern Utah 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 Southern Utah University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Southern Utah University (49% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Southern Utah University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,300 vs. $41,200)
- Southern Utah University students graduate with a $12,425 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($12,575 vs. $25,000)
- Southern Utah University graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($130 vs. $258)
- More Southern Utah University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/