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Overview |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 96% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 9,664 students)
Arkansas vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Northwest?
- University of Arkansas is 19% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.2% higher at Arkansas than Northwest Missouri State University ($26,690.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Arkansas ($15,497 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 12.7% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($11,788 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Arkansas (96% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($8,700 vs. $8,109)
Arkansas vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 107 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (59% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $9,200 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $41,200)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/