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Overview |
Northwest | Park University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Parkville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 7,662 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | park.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $12,231 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $12,231 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $15,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $7,043 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Northwest | Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | |||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $201 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Park University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northwest | Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Park University | ||
| 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 Park University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 7,662 students)
Northwest vs. Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Park University?
- Park University is 103.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($12,231.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at Park University than Northwest Missouri State University ($12,231.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Park University ($14,197 vs. $15,858)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Park University are 25.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,330 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Park University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 19.1% larger than aid received Park University ($8,387 vs. $7,043)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Park University or Northwest .
Northwest vs. Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Park University? 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 Park University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Park University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Park University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,200)
- Park University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,000)
- Park University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($201 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Park University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/