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Overview |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 944 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fontbonne.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,996 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,996 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,856 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,732 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,284 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 880 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 831 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fontbonne University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Fontbonne University | 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 Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 944 students)
Fontbonne University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fontbonne University or Northwest?
- Fontbonne University is 365.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.7% higher at Fontbonne University than Northwest Missouri State University ($27,996.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Fontbonne University ($14,197 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 4.1% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($10,428 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 165.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($22,284 vs. $8,387)
Fontbonne University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fontbonne University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Fontbonne University .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Fontbonne University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Fontbonne University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/