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Overview |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Independence, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 83 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | national.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $15,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $15,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $7,164 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $33,565 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $347 |
Diversity |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 82% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Northwest | National American University-Independence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than National American University-Independence based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 83 students)
Northwest vs. National American University-Independence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or National American University-Independence?
- National American University Independence is 149.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($15,000.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at National American University-Independence than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,000.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National American University Independence are 45.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,164 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than National American University Independence (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is ?% larger than aid received National American University Independence ($8,387 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or National American University-Independence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between National American University-Independence or Northwest .
Northwest vs. National American University-Independence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or National American University-Independence? 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 National American University-Independence and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than National American University Independence (49% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than National American University-Independence graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,500)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $8,565 lower median federal student loan debt than National American University-Independence graduates. ($25,000 vs. $33,565)
- Northwest graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than National American University-Independence graduates. ($258 vs. $347)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National American University-Independence students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/