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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU University of Missouri-Kansas City North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Northern Illinois WSU Morgan State ECU Hampton University| Northwest Missouri State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 960/1140 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $299 |
Diversity |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or NCAT?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 69.9% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.1% higher at NCAT than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,050.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Northwest ($9,189 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 13.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,179 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than North Carolina A & T State University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,082 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 137 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Northwest vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,100 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,100)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT 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/