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Overview |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 1000/1210 | ||
| 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 | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | UT Martin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than UT Martin based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 6,941 students)
Northwest vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or UT Martin?
- The University of Tennessee Martin is 32.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,546.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at UT Martin than Northwest Missouri State University ($14,586.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Northwest ($11,151 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 61.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,280 vs. $11,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee Martin than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee Martin students is 18.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,326 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 3 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Martin (23)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Northwest (85.9%)
Northwest vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than The University of Tennessee Martin (49% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,100 more per year than UT Martin graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $39,100)
- The University of Tennessee Martin students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- UT Martin graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Martin students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/