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WUSTL Loyola Creighton University Marquette University Illinois University of Missouri-Kansas City Butler Northern Illinois WSU Drake Wisconsin Bradley| Northwest Missouri State University | Saint Louis University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 17,202 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #147 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $52,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $52,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $14,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $30,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $38,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 15,377 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 12,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1210/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (17,202 students vs. 9,664 students)
Northwest vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 711.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($52,260.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 305.6% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University ($52,260.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($15,497 vs. $30,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($11,788 vs. $14,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 342.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($38,498 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 210 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (81.5%)
Northwest vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $20,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/