University of Northwestern-St Paul vs Malone University

Considering higher education options? Explore the distinct offerings of University of Northwestern-St Paul and Malone University. With acceptance rates of 80% and 75% respectively, both institutions welcome a diverse student body. While Northwestern boasts a larger undergraduate population, Malone's smaller size fosters a close-knit community. Discover the nuances of their academic strengths, with Northwestern excelling in Business, Psychology, and Education, and Malone specializing in Nursing, Business, and Education. Compare graduation rates, financial aid opportunities, and student life experiences to make an informed decision. Dive into our comprehensive comparison table to uncover the details that set these universities apart and find the perfect fit for your academic aspirations.

	Malone University	University of Northwestern-St Paul
Overview
Location	Canton, Ohio	Saint Paul, Minnesota
Campus setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	72.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Protestant	Protestant

Admission
Acceptance rate	78.0%	82.3%
Application fees	$20	Undergraduate: $25 Graduate: $50
SAT range	993 - 1178	N/A
ACT range	18 - 24	N/A
Students submitting SAT score	16.0%
Students submitting ACT score	72.0%
Total number of applicants	1,593	1,415
Total number of admissions given out	1,243	1,165
Admitted students who chose to enroll	222	396
Yield rate	17.9%	34.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$46,400	$44,310
Average net price	$18,664	$22,965
Tuition	$32,400	$33,460
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,200 Meal plan: $5,200	Room/dormitory: $6,100 Meal plan: $4,168
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $23,743	100.0% Average amount $22,122
Students receiving federal student loan	73.0% Average amount $5,725	63.0% Average amount $5,757
Students taking out private loans	16.0% Average amount $7,915	17.0% Average amount $14,402

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,018 Men 41.5% Women 58.5%	3,289 Men 39.0% Women 61.0%
Graduate students	288 Men 26.7% Women 73.3%	109 Men 57.8% Women 42.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Very Low	Very Low
Out-of-state students	14.2%	21.0%
International students	1.2%	1.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,054	979
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana New York Michigan	Minnesota Wisconsin South Dakota Iowa California

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Theology Business Health Professions Education Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	59.7%	68.0%
Dropout rate	40.3%	31.4%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,261 Year 2: $94,703 Year 3: $96,627 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,124 Year 2: $61,814 Year 3: $63,473 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $58,487 Year 2: $58,077 Year 3: $59,555 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,492 Year 2: $44,595 Year 3: $50,132 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $41,724 Year 2: $36,992 Year 3: $38,838 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $31,423 Year 3: $38,117 Special Education and Teaching (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,436 Year 2: $32,035 Year 3: $33,917 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,856 Year 2: $24,035 Year 3: $33,634 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,787 Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $33,554 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,962 Year 2: $30,529 Year 3: $32,761	Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $44,793 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $65,082 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,978 Year 2: $55,964 Year 3: $61,684 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,488 Year 2: $60,771 Year 3: $61,461 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $50,721 Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,918 Year 2: $35,060 Year 3: $46,227 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,981 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $40,829 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,198 Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $38,971 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,778 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $36,631 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,460 Year 2: $28,598 Year 3: $35,034 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,056 Year 2: $33,192 Year 3: $33,665

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