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Overview |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,638 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #400 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hamline.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,540 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,540 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,213 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,021 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,013 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,840 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 3,093 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1258 | 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 |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Hamline University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,638 students)
Hamline University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hamline University or Northwest?
- Hamline University is 657.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 276.9% higher at Hamline University than Northwest Missouri State University ($45,540.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Hamline University ($14,197 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 7.5% lower than costs at Hamline University ($10,428 vs. $11,213)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hamline University than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 293.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($33,013 vs. $8,387)
Hamline University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hamline University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or Hamline University .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 80 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Hamline University (80.5%)
Hamline University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hamline 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 Hamline University.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $13,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,200)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/