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University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central University of Missouri-Columbia Minnesota State University-Mankato Arkansas State University UALR SIUE Saint Louis University-Main Campus| Northwest Missouri State University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 950/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 21% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 24% |
Students |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | MidlandU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,615 students)
Northwest vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 523.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.4% higher at MidlandU than Northwest Missouri State University ($37,500.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than MidlandU ($14,197 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Midland University are 3.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,066 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Midland University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 222.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($27,057 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 85 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Northwest vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Midland University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/