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University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU SWOSU Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central University of Missouri-Columbia Minnesota State University-Mankato Arkansas State University UALR SIUE| Northwest Missouri State University | Northwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Alva, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,852 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #835 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | nwosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $5,448 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $11,142 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $5,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $10,448 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,937 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,503 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 848 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 39.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 830/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $14,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $148 |
Diversity |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | NWOSU | ||
| 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 NWOSU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,852 students)
Northwest vs. NWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or NWOSU?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than NWOSU for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $5,448.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Northwest than Northwestern Oklahoma State University ($12,082.00 vs. $11,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern Oklahoma State University than Northwest ($10,448 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwestern Oklahoma State University are 99.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($5,220 vs. $10,428)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University as Northwestern Oklahoma State University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern Oklahoma State University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,937 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. NWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or NWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NWOSU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 97 points higher than at NWOSU (950)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NWOSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at NWOSU (3.42)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than NWOSU (56.4%)
Northwest vs. NWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or NWOSU? 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 NWOSU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Northwestern Oklahoma State University (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $800 more per year than NWOSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,400)
- Northwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $10,685 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($14,315 vs. $25,000)
- NWOSU graduates are paying $110 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($148 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NWOSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/