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Overview |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $258 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Delta State University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | 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 Delta State University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,556 students)
Delta State University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Northwest?
- Delta State University is 40.2% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,435.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at Northwest than Delta State University ($12,082.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Northwest ($14,138 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 25.4% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,317 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delta State University than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delta State University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,631 vs. $8,387)
Delta State University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 77 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Delta State University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta State University 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 Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Delta State University (49% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $5,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($19,268 vs. $25,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($199 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/