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Overview |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 938/1158 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than UM-Flint based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,985 students)
UM-Flint vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Northwest?
- University of Michigan Flint is 109.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.9% higher at UM-Flint than Northwest Missouri State University ($24,882.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Flint than Northwest ($10,840 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 1.9% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($10,428 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Flint than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 59.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($13,389 vs. $8,387)
UM-Flint vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 55 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Michigan Flint (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $1,300 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/