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University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central University of Missouri-Columbia Missouri Southern Minnesota State University-Mankato Arkansas State University UALR SIUE| Missouri Western State University | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Northwest?
- Missouri Western State University is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at MWSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($13,550.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Northwest ($11,917 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 2.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,200 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 25.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,531 vs. $8,387)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU 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 MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Missouri Western State University (49% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/