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Overview |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Arcata, CA | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,156 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #803 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | humboldt.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,166 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,837 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,046 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 96% |
Admission |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,019 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 13,855 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $258 |
Diversity |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Humboldt State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Humboldt 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Humboldt State University based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 6,156 students)
Humboldt State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Humboldt State University or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 12.2% more expensive to attend than Humboldt State University for in-state tuition ($6,442.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Humboldt State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,622.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Humboldt State University than Northwest ($13,837 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 11.7% lower than costs at Humboldt State University ($11,788 vs. $13,166)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Humboldt State University (96% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Humboldt State University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,046 vs. $8,700)
Humboldt State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Humboldt State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Humboldt State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 57 points higher than at Humboldt State University (990)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Humboldt State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Humboldt State University (3.33)
- Humboldt State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Humboldt State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Humboldt 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 Humboldt State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Humboldt State University (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,200 more per year than Humboldt State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,000)
- Humboldt State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Humboldt State University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Humboldt State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/