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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,508 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #576 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,082 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,082 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,848 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,787 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,757 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,103 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 737 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1118 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,508 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Northwest?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 466.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($34,082.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 182.1% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Northwest Missouri State University ($34,082.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($14,197 vs. $28,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at MidAmerica Nazarene University are 5.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,848 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than Northwest Missouri State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 171.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($22,757 vs. $8,387)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 32 points higher than at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than MidAmerica Nazarene University (66.8%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,200)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University 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/