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Overview |
UALR | Northwest | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,158 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #782 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,818 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,573 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,352 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,225 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,968 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 96% |
Admission |
UALR | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,661 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 2,114 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1170 | 970/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2026 |
Academics |
UALR | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UALR | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UALR | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 8,158 students)
UALR vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Northwest?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($6,442.00 vs. $5,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at UALR than Northwest Missouri State University ($16,573.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Northwest ($11,225 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 26% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,352 vs. $11,788)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Little Rock as Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 14.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,968 vs. $8,700)
UALR vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or UALR .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 57 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than UALR (57.7%)
UALR vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR or Northwest? 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 Northwest and UALR.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (49% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,200 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UALR 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 UALR students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/