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South Dakota State University University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield University of North Dakota Central Black Hills State University Nebraska University of Missouri-Columbia Augustana| Northwest Missouri State University | University of South Dakota | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | USD | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Northwest | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | USD | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | USD | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or USD?
- University of South Dakota 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 University of South Dakota ($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 USD ($14,197 vs. $18,378)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 26.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,224 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of South Dakota (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 33% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,387 vs. $6,308)
Northwest vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 2 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or USD? 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 USD and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of South Dakota (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $7,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $41,200)
- University of South Dakota and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of South Dakota and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/