College comparison

Morningside University vs University of Northwestern-St Paul

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Morningside University Sioux City, IA	University of Northwestern-St Paul Saint Paul, MN
Acceptance rateMorningside University is more selective	71%	93%
SAT (25–75)	—	868–1271
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,163	1,442
Avg net price	$31,320	$27,705
Median earnings (10 yr)Morningside University reports higher median earnings	$55,494	$50,755
Graduation rate	50%	68%
Median debt	$26,028	$21,325
Economic mobility	—	1.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Morningside University or University of Northwestern-St Paul harder to get into?

Morningside University is more selective: Morningside University's acceptance rate is approximately 71% and University of Northwestern-St Paul's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Morningside University vs University of Northwestern-St Paul?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Morningside University and 868–1271 at University of Northwestern-St Paul. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.