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Overview |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 928/1148 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $218 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,386 students)
Northwest vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 332.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.1% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Northwest Missouri State University ($25,990.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Southwest Baptist University ($14,197 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 25.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,290 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than Northwest Missouri State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 116.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($18,146 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Southwest Baptist University (1058) is 11 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Southwest Baptist 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 Southwest Baptist University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Southwest Baptist University (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $3,913 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,087 vs. $25,000)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/