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Overview |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,772 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbts.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,580 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,580 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,658 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,318 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,774 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 35% | 95% |
Admission |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 105 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 99 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,004 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $258 |
Diversity |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 81% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
MBTS | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MBTS | 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 MBTS based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 3,772 students)
MBTS vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBTS or Northwest?
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,580.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at Northwest than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($12,082.00 vs. $8,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than MBTS ($14,197 vs. $23,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 31% lower than costs at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($10,428 vs. $13,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (95% vs. 35%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 45.3% larger than aid received Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ($8,387 vs. $5,774)
MBTS vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MBTS or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or MBTS .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 64 points higher than at MBTS (983)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MBTS (21)
- MBTS has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Northwest (85.6%)
MBTS vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBTS 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 MBTS.
- Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students graduate with a $7,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($17,004 vs. $25,000)
- MBTS graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($175 vs. $258)
- More MBTS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/