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University of Missouri-Kansas City Northern Illinois WSU WSC Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield Central University of Missouri-Columbia Minnesota State University-Mankato Arkansas State University UALR SIUE| Northwest Missouri State University | University of Nebraska at Kearney | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northwest | UNK | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.24 | ||
| 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 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $219 |
Diversity |
Northwest | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | UNK | ||
| 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 UNK based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,041 students)
Northwest vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or UNK?
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,220.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Northwest than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($12,082.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than UNK ($14,197 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 9.2% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,428 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 15.2% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,387 vs. $7,282)
Northwest vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 2 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNK (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UNK (3.24)
- UNK has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or UNK? 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 UNK and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $2,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,200)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,250 vs. $25,000)
- UNK graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/