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Overview |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Seaside, CA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 7,045 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #861 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | csumb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $5,742 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $17,622 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $16,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $11,435 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,702 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 12,568 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 11,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $144 |
Diversity |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 43% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | CSUMB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than CSUMB based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,045 students)
Northwest vs. CSUMB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or CSUMB?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 4.8% more expensive to attend than CSUMB for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.9% higher at CSUMB than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,622.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at California State University Monterey Bay than Northwest ($11,435 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 55.9% lower than costs at California State University Monterey Bay ($10,428 vs. $16,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than California State University Monterey Bay (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Monterey Bay students is 3.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,702 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. CSUMB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or CSUMB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSUMB or Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have at the same average high school GPA (3.45) as students at CSUMB (3.45)
- CSUMB has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. CSUMB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or CSUMB? 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 CSUMB and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than California State University Monterey Bay (49% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from California State University Monterey Bay earn on average $4,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,200)
- California State University Monterey Bay students graduate with a $11,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($14,000 vs. $25,000)
- CSUMB graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More CSUMB graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/