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Overview |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
| Location | Siloam Springs, AR | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,326 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #244 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jbu.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,424 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,424 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,920 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,997 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,131 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,490 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 844 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1390 | 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 |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,943 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $258 |
Diversity |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
John Brown University | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than John Brown University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 2,326 students)
John Brown University vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, John Brown University or Northwest?
- John Brown University is 372.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($28,424.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.3% higher at John Brown University than Northwest Missouri State University ($28,424.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than John Brown University ($14,197 vs. $20,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Brown University are 5.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,920 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Brown University than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Brown University students is 151.9% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($21,131 vs. $8,387)
John Brown University vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, John Brown University or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or John Brown University .
- The average SAT score at John Brown University (1209) is 162 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming John Brown University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman John Brown University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than John Brown University (56.6%)
John Brown University vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, John Brown 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 John Brown University.
- The graduation rate at John Brown University is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from John Brown University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $41,200)
- John Brown University students graduate with a $3,057 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,943 vs. $25,000)
- John Brown University graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More John Brown 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/