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Overview |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Kansas City, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 5,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | grantham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $7,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $6,432 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $9,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $5,765 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 33:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 13% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $252 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 32% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 37% |
Students |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 92% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Grantham University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Grantham University based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,436 students)
Northwest vs. Grantham University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Grantham University?
- Grantham University is 17.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,080.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.6% higher at Northwest than Grantham University ($12,082.00 vs. $7,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grantham University than Northwest ($9,546 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grantham University are 62.1% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($6,432 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grantham University than Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Grantham University ($8,387 vs. $5,765)
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Grantham University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Grantham University or Northwest .
Northwest vs. Grantham University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Grantham University? 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 Grantham University and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Grantham University (49% vs. 13%)
- Grantham University students graduate with a $563 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($24,437 vs. $25,000)
- Grantham University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Grantham University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/