MBTS vs. Northwest

Comparable Facts

Compare Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO with Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Northwest Missouri State University is larger than MBTS based on total student enrollment (9,152 students vs. 3,945 students)

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is located in Kansas City, MO (Large City setting); Northwest Missouri State University is in Maryville, MO (Remote Town setting).
• Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Northwest Missouri State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 17:1; Northwest Missouri State University 16:1.

MBTS vs. Northwest Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, MBTS or Northwest? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than MBTS ($16,790 vs. $23,750).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary are 18.8% lower than at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,971 vs. $12,282).
• Northwest Missouri State University is 4.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than MBTS (about $491 more per year; $10,611.00 vs. $10,120.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 71.2% higher at Northwest than at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (about $7,204 more per year; $17,324.00 vs. $10,120.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (95% vs. 67%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 66.2% larger than aid received by Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students ($9,101 vs. $5,476).

MBTS vs. Northwest Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, MBTS or Northwest? Typical SAT and ACT scores (same estimates as in the table above), middle 50% test ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Northwest and MBTS.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsNorthwest Missouri State University 976/1193.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) for admitted studentsNorthwest Missouri State University 19/24.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: MBTS - Test-free; Northwest - Test optional.
• MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Northwest (86.1%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 70.9% at MBTS vs. 22.2% at Northwest.

MBTS vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for MBTS and Northwest? Graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt are common indicators. The bullets below summarize the same federal outcomes fields as the comparison table (College Scorecard / IPEDS where applicable).

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary graduates have a $7,996 lower median loan debt than Northwest graduates ($17,004 vs. $25,000).
• Among borrowers, MBTS graduates have an estimated $83 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Northwest graduates ($175 vs. $258).
• More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.