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Overview |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Sunset Hills, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 316 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | vatterott.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $10,559 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $10,559 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $6,258 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $18,527 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $5,506 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $32,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 20% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,456 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Vatterott Educational Centers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Vatterott Educational Centers based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 316 students)
Northwest vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Vatterott Educational Centers?
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills is 75.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,559.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Northwest than Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($12,082.00 vs. $10,559.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Vatterott Educational Centers ($14,197 vs. $18,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Vatterott College Sunset Hills are 66.6% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($6,258 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Vatterott College Sunset Hills (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 52.3% larger than aid received Vatterott College Sunset Hills ($8,387 vs. $5,506)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Vatterott Educational Centers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vatterott Educational Centers or Northwest .
Northwest vs. Vatterott Educational Centers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Vatterott Educational Centers? 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 Vatterott Educational Centers and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Vatterott Educational Centers is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Vatterott Educational Centers graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $32,200)
- Vatterott College Sunset Hills students graduate with a $2,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,456 vs. $25,000)
- Vatterott Educational Centers graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Vatterott Educational Centers students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/