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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 8,505 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Northwest?
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,888.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Arkansas State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($12,744.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Northwest ($12,011 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 3.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,100 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 33.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,225 vs. $8,387)
Arkansas State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 41 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/