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Tarleton UNT SHSU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois MSU WSU Texas A&M Truman State UT Arlington Missouri State University-Springfield Lamar University| Northwest Missouri State University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 11,306 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #934 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $17,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,728 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,025 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,983 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,604 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,709 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 913/1150 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $212 |
Diversity |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,306 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or A&M Commerce?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 25.6% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at A&M Commerce than Northwest Missouri State University ($17,030.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A&M University Commerce than Northwest ($13,025 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas A&M University Commerce are 7.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,728 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 19% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,983 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 67 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- A&M Commerce has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Texas A&M University Commerce (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates of Northwest Missouri State University and A&M Commerce have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($41,200 vs. $41,200)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $4,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,514 vs. $25,000)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($212 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/