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Overview |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Winona, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,154 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #533 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | winona.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,388 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,120 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,654 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,187 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,017 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,367 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,958 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.7% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1270 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $258 |
Diversity |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Winona State University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Winona State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,154 students)
Winona State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Winona State University or Northwest?
- Winona State University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,388.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Winona State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,120.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Winona State University ($14,197 vs. $18,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winona State University are 8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,654 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winona State University than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 67.2% larger than aid received Winona State University ($8,387 vs. $5,017)
Winona State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Winona State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Winona State University .
- The average SAT score at Winona State University (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Winona State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Winona State University (3.44)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Winona State University (73.7%)
Winona State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Winona State University or Northwest? 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 Northwest and Winona State University.
- The graduation rate at Winona State University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (54% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Winona State University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,100 vs. $41,200)
- Winona State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,000 vs. $25,000)
- Winona State University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More Winona State University 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/