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CMU GVSU Oakland WSU Michigan State ISU Eastern Michigan University Northern Illinois Michigan Tech Michigan UM-Dearborn University of Missouri-Kansas City| Western Michigan University | Northwest Missouri State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Northwest | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
WMU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $258 |
Diversity |
WMU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 8,505 students)
WMU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Northwest?
- Western Michigan University is 141.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.3% higher at WMU than Northwest Missouri State University ($18,154.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than WMU ($14,197 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 6.5% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,428 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,387 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 17 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU 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 WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,633 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,633)
- Northwest graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($258 vs. $275)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/