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Overview |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Hastings, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 936 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | hastings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $32,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $32,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $22,128 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $25,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 2,121 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,513 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Hastings College | ||
| 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 Hastings College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 936 students)
Northwest vs. Hastings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Hastings College?
- Hastings College is 442% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($32,600.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.8% higher at Hastings College than Northwest Missouri State University ($32,600.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Hastings College ($14,197 vs. $22,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 7.3% lower than costs at Hastings College ($10,428 vs. $11,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hastings College than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hastings College students is 208.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($25,885 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Hastings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Hastings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hastings College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Hastings College (1055) is 8 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Hastings College (23)
- Accepted freshman Hastings College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Hastings College (71.3%)
Northwest vs. Hastings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Hastings College? 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 Hastings College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Hastings College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Hastings College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($45,000 vs. $41,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hastings College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hastings College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Hastings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/