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Overview |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Canyon, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #887 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | wtamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,372 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $8,267 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,860 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $17,001 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $7,500 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 4,695 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 4,302 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 91.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $211 |
Diversity |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | West Texas A & M University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Texas A & M University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,242 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. West Texas A & M University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or West Texas A & M University?
- West Texas A & M University is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,372.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Northwest than West Texas A & M University ($12,082.00 vs. $8,267.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than West Texas A & M University ($14,197 vs. $17,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Texas A & M University are 5.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,860 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than West Texas A & M University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 11.8% larger than aid received West Texas A & M University ($8,387 vs. $7,500)
Northwest vs. West Texas A & M University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or West Texas A & M University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Texas A & M University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 76 points higher than at West Texas A & M University (971)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Texas A & M University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Texas A & M University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- West Texas A & M University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. West Texas A & M University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or West Texas A & M 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 West Texas A & M University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than West Texas A & M University (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from West Texas A & M University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,200)
- West Texas A & M University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- West Texas A & M University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Texas A & M University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/