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Overview |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Northwest?
- McPherson College is 440.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.9% higher at McPherson College than Northwest Missouri State University ($32,494.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than McPherson College ($14,197 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McPherson College are 5.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,918 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 161.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($21,916 vs. $8,387)
McPherson College vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 107 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than McPherson College (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $3,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/