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Overview |
Northwest | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | William Jewell 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 853 students)
Northwest vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 205.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52% higher at William Jewell College than Northwest Missouri State University ($18,360.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than William Jewell College ($14,197 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 2.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($10,130 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Jewell College than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 60.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($13,451 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 113 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Northwest vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $7,300 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,200)
- William Jewell College and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- William Jewell College and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/