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Overview |
AUM | Northwest | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,189 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #919 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aum.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
AUM | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,568 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,224 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,368 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,458 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,496 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
AUM | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,213 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,050 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
AUM | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AUM | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,192 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $258 |
Diversity |
AUM | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
AUM | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 29% | ||
Campus |
AUM | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than AUM based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 5,189 students)
AUM vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AUM or Northwest?
- Auburn University at Montgomery is 33% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,568.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at AUM than Northwest Missouri State University ($19,224.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Auburn University at Montgomery than Northwest ($15,458 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University at Montgomery are 60% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,368 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University at Montgomery than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Auburn University at Montgomery ($8,700 vs. $7,496)
AUM vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AUM or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or AUM .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 57 points higher than at AUM (990)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at AUM (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at AUM (3.4)
- AUM has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Northwest (85.9%)
AUM vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AUM 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 AUM.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Auburn University at Montgomery (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than AUM graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,900)
- Auburn University at Montgomery students graduate with a $2,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,192 vs. $25,000)
- AUM graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($229 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUM students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/