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Overview |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 79% |
Admission |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 950/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $204 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Tarleton?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 36.2% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Tarleton than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,208.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tarleton State University than Northwest ($13,755 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tarleton State University are 1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,328 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Tarleton State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 0.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,463 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 88 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Tarleton has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Tarleton State University (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $41,200)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,000)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($204 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tarleton students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/