Northwest vs. Urshan University

Comparable Facts

Compare Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, MO with Urshan University in Wentzville, Missouri on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Northwest Missouri State University is larger than Urshan University based on total student enrollment (9,152 students vs. 474 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Northwest Missouri State University is located in Maryville, MO (Remote Town setting); Urshan University is in Wentzville, Missouri (Large Suburban setting).
• Northwest Missouri State University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Urshan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Northwest Missouri State University 16:1; Urshan University 21:1.

Northwest vs. Urshan University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Urshan University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Urshan University than Northwest ($14,207 vs. $16,790).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Urshan University are 64.2% lower than at Northwest Missouri State University ($4,398 vs. $12,282).
• Northwest Missouri State University is 21.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than Urshan University (about $1,855 more per year; $10,611.00 vs. $8,756.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 97.9% higher at Northwest than at Urshan University (about $8,568 more per year; $17,324.00 vs. $8,756.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than at Urshan University (95% vs. 56%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 206.6% larger than aid received by Urshan University students ($9,101 vs. $2,968).

Northwest vs. Urshan University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Urshan University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Urshan University and Northwest.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Northwest Missouri State University (1080) is 130 points higher than at Urshan University (950).
• Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (21 vs. 19 at Urshan University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Northwest Missouri State University 976/1193; Urshan University 798/1105.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Northwest Missouri State University 19/24; Urshan University 18/21.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Northwest - Test optional; Urshan University - Test optional.
• Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Urshan University (83.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 22.2% at Northwest vs. 83.9% at Urshan University.

Northwest vs. Urshan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Northwest and Urshan University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Northwest Missouri State University's six-year graduation rate is 49%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Urshan University.
• Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University have median earnings of about $41,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Urshan University.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.