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Overview |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Clarksville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #912 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | apsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $12,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $12,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $16,140 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $10,232 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 6,362 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 5,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 983/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Austin Peay State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Austin Peay State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,326 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. Austin Peay State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Austin Peay State University?
- Austin Peay State University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,816.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Austin Peay State University than Northwest Missouri State University ($12,360.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Austin Peay State University ($14,197 vs. $16,140)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 17.7% lower than costs at Austin Peay State University ($10,428 vs. $12,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin Peay State University than Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin Peay State University students is 22% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,232 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Austin Peay State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Austin Peay State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin Peay State University or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 36 points higher than at Austin Peay State University (1011)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Austin Peay State University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Austin Peay State University (3.3)
- Austin Peay State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. Austin Peay State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Austin Peay State University? 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 Austin Peay State University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Austin Peay State University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Austin Peay State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,400)
- Austin Peay State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Austin Peay State University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Austin Peay State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/