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KU ESU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU Johnson County Community College Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia| Kansas State University | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Northwest | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
K-State | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
K-State | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
K-State | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 9,664 students)
K-State vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Northwest?
- Kansas State University is 54.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.3% higher at K-State than Northwest Missouri State University ($26,838.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than K-State ($15,497 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 2% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($11,788 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Kansas State University (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,391 vs. $8,700)
K-State vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,200)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/