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Overview |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 1,671 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ranken.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $15,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $15,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $15,437 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $11,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $13,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $142 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 91% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Ranken Technical College | ||
| 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 Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 1,671 students)
Northwest vs. Ranken Technical College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Ranken Technical College?
- Ranken Technical College is 161.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($15,720.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at Ranken Technical College than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,720.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Ranken Technical College ($14,197 vs. $15,437)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 28% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,150 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Ranken Technical College (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ranken Technical College students is 34.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($11,268 vs. $8,387)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Ranken Technical College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ranken Technical College or Northwest .
Northwest vs. Ranken Technical College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Ranken Technical College? 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 Ranken Technical College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $41,200)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($13,750 vs. $25,000)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($142 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranken Technical College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/