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Overview |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | mcnallysmith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $27,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $27,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $30,167 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $7,067 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 45% |
Admission |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 272 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 178 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 65.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 53.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Recommended | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,550 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $274 |
Diversity |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | - | ||
Campus |
Northwest | McNally Smith College of Music | ||
| 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 McNally Smith College of Music based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 376 students)
Northwest vs. McNally Smith College of Music Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or McNally Smith College of Music?
- McNally Smith College of Music is 349.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($27,040.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.8% higher at McNally Smith College of Music than Northwest Missouri State University ($27,040.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than McNally Smith College of Music ($14,197 vs. $30,167)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNally Smith College of Music are 46.9% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($7,100 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than McNally Smith College of Music (95% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 18.7% larger than aid received McNally Smith College of Music ($8,387 vs. $7,067)
Northwest vs. McNally Smith College of Music Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or McNally Smith College of Music? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McNally Smith College of Music or Northwest .
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than McNally Smith College of Music (65.4%)
Northwest vs. McNally Smith College of Music Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or McNally Smith College of Music? 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 McNally Smith College of Music and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than McNally Smith College of Music (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $6,300 more per year than McNally Smith College of Music graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $34,900)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,550)
- Northwest graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than McNally Smith College of Music graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNally Smith College of Music students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/