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Overview |
Northwest | WWU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 1,729 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $27,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $27,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $12,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $22,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $22,166 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 1,133 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 27.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Northwest | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $221 |
Diversity |
Northwest | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Northwest | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 1,729 students)
Northwest vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or WWU?
- William Woods University is 331.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($27,800.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at WWU than Northwest Missouri State University ($27,800.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than WWU ($15,497 vs. $22,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 5.2% lower than costs at William Woods University ($11,788 vs. $12,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 154.8% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($22,166 vs. $8,700)
Northwest vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 12 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than WWU (74.5%)
Northwest vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or WWU? 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 WWU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (50% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $3,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,437 vs. $25,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($221 vs. $258)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/