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Overview |
Northwest | York College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | York, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | york.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | York College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $20,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $20,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $17,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $13,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | York College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 480 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 275 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 39.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 800/1125 | ||
| 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 | York College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | York College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwest | York College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Northwest | York College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 26% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | York 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 York College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 626 students)
Northwest vs. York College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or York College?
- York College is 240% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($20,450.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at York College than Northwest Missouri State University ($20,450.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than York College ($14,197 vs. $17,835)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College are 15.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,000 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College students is 62.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($13,665 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. York College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or York College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 97 points higher than at York College (950)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at York College (20)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at York College (3.02)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than York College (57.3%)
Northwest vs. York College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or York 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 York College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than York College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $2,900 more per year than York College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,300)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than York College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than York College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/