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Overview |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 13,921 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #580 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $5,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 18,807 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 9,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 50.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1020/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $103 |
Diversity |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | John Jay | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,921 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. John Jay Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or John Jay?
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at John Jay than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,880.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than Northwest ($5,001 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 71.8% lower than costs at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice ($10,428 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students is 7.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,043 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. John Jay Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or John Jay? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between John Jay or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 72 points higher than at John Jay (975)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at John Jay (3.24)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than John Jay (50.7%)
Northwest vs. John Jay Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or John Jay? 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 John Jay and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice earn on average $6,700 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,200)
- CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($10,000 vs. $25,000)
- John Jay graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($103 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former John Jay students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/