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Overview |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Marshall University?
- Marshall University is 19.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,190.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Marshall University than Northwest Missouri State University ($18,244.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Northwest ($8,756 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 13.5% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,428 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marshall University students is 33.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,221 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 19 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Marshall University? 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 Marshall University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Marshall University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $1,866 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,134 vs. $25,000)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/