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Overview |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 999 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,700 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,700 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,270 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,522 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,686 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,246 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,208 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 999 students)
CULVER vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Northwest?
- Culver Stockton College is 377.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($28,700.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.5% higher at CULVER than Northwest Missouri State University ($28,700.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than CULVER ($14,197 vs. $20,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 12.5% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,270 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 158.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($21,686 vs. $8,387)
CULVER vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 79 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Northwest (85.6%)
CULVER vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Culver Stockton College (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $600 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,600)
- Northwest Missouri State University and CULVER graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Northwest Missouri State University and CULVER graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/