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Overview |
Northwest | York | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 6,161 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #602 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $21,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $5,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $7,896 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 86% |
Admission |
Northwest | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 14,236 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 8,459 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 8.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwest | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $90 |
Diversity |
Northwest | York | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | York | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | York | ||
| 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than York based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 6,161 students)
Northwest vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or York?
- CUNY York College is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,930.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at York than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,880.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Northwest ($5,631 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 84.8% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($11,788 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than CUNY York College (96% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 10.2% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($8,700 vs. $7,896)
Northwest vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 162 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at York (3.15)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than York (59.4%)
Northwest vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or York? 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 York and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than CUNY York College (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from CUNY York College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $41,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,000)
- York graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($90 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/