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University of Missouri-Kansas City CAU NCAT Northern Illinois WSU Florida State UCF Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Howard PVAMU Central| Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,215 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | famu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,152 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,524 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,644 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,583 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,191 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,372 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1150 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $258 |
Diversity |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Florida A&M | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Florida A&M | 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
- Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,215 students vs. 8,505 students)
Florida A&M vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida A&M or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 90.8% more expensive to attend than Florida A&M for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $3,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Florida A&M than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,524.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Northwest ($11,583 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 11.7% lower than costs at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University ($10,428 vs. $11,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University students is 45.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,191 vs. $8,387)
Florida A&M vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida A&M or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Florida A&M .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 81 points higher than at Florida A&M (966)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Florida A&M (21)
- Accepted freshman Florida A&M students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Florida A&M (32.9%)
Florida A&M vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M .
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Florida A&M graduates. ($25,000 vs. $28,500)
- Northwest graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Florida A&M graduates. ($258 vs. $294)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida A&M students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/