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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,098 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,808 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,440 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,084 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,302 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,326 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | 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 Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 1,098 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($6,442.00 vs. $5,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at Northwest than Harris Stowe State University ($12,884.00 vs. $10,440.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than Northwest ($9,302 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,084 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 30.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,326 vs. $8,700)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe 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 Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Harris Stowe State University (49% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $30,100)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,025)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/