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Overview |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 930/1090 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $273 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 610 students)
Northwest vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 402.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.4% higher at Westminster College than Northwest Missouri State University ($30,248.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Westminster College ($14,197 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 12.8% lower than costs at Westminster College ($10,428 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 162.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($22,039 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 37 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Northwest vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $6,700 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,437 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,437)
- Northwest graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/