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Overview |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Joplin, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 19 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | messengercollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $9,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $9,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $7,832 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $17,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $7,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 8 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 4 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 10% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $24,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Messenger College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Messenger College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 19 students)
Northwest vs. Messenger College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Messenger College?
- Messenger College is 57.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,480.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Northwest than Messenger College ($12,082.00 vs. $9,480.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Messenger College ($14,197 vs. $17,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messenger College are 33.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,832 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messenger College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 7.4% larger than aid received Messenger College ($8,387 vs. $7,812)
Northwest vs. Messenger College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Messenger College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Messenger College or Northwest .
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Messenger College (2.9)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Messenger College (50%)
Northwest vs. Messenger College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Messenger College? 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 Messenger College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Messenger College (49% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $17,200 more per year than Messenger College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $24,000)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Messenger College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/