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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,843 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #847 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,437 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,615 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,772 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,338 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 96% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,174 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 1,995 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $258 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Hays State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (12,843 students vs. 9,664 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($6,442.00 vs. $4,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Fort Hays State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,615.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Northwest ($13,774 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 34.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,772 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Fort Hays State University (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 37.3% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($8,700 vs. $6,338)
Fort Hays State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Fort Hays State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at Northwest (3.45)
- Fort Hays State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Fort Hays State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Fort Hays State University earn on average $200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $41,200)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $4,282 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,718 vs. $25,000)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/