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Overview |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Cortland, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 6,690 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #399 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | cortland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $18,304 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,369 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 73% |
Admission |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 11,711 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 7,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1090/1240 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | SUNY Cortland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than SUNY Cortland based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,690 students)
Northwest vs. SUNY Cortland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or SUNY Cortland?
- SUNY College at Cortland is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,070.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.5% higher at SUNY Cortland than Northwest Missouri State University ($16,980.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than SUNY Cortland ($14,197 vs. $18,304)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 30.6% lower than costs at SUNY College at Cortland ($10,428 vs. $13,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than SUNY College at Cortland (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College at Cortland students is 11.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,369 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. SUNY Cortland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or SUNY Cortland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Cortland or Northwest .
- Accepted freshman SUNY Cortland students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than SUNY Cortland (59.8%)
Northwest vs. SUNY Cortland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or SUNY Cortland? 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 SUNY Cortland and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Cortland is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (67% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from SUNY College at Cortland earn on average $6,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,200)
- SUNY College at Cortland students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Cortland graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More SUNY Cortland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/