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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 8,505 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Northwest?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 94.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Northwest Missouri State University ($29,960.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Northwest ($13,211 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 4.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,428 vs. $10,920)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis as Northwest Missouri State University (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 45.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,205 vs. $8,387)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 58 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (51% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $5,100 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,200)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/