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Overview |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1026/1315 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,396 students)
Northwest vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Webster University?
- Webster University is 392.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at Webster University than Northwest Missouri State University ($29,640.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Webster University ($14,197 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 18.9% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,428 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than Northwest Missouri State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 149.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($20,944 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 62 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Northwest vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (61% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,200)
- Webster University and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Webster University and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Webster University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/