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Overview |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Tahlequah, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 6,702 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | nsuok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $6,285 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $15,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $8,292 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $9,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $8,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Northwest | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,674 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,665 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 42.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 875/1130 | ||
| 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 | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $186 |
Diversity |
Northwest | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 19% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 17% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than NSU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 6,702 students)
Northwest vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or NSU?
- Northeastern State University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,285.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.4% higher at NSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($15,270.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern State University than Northwest ($9,669 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northeastern State University are 25.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($8,292 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern State University than Northwest Missouri State University (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern State University students is 1.7% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($8,528 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 59 points higher than at NSU (988)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NSU (21)
- Accepted freshman NSU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or NSU? 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 NSU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Northeastern State University (49% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northeastern State University students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($18,000 vs. $25,000)
- NSU graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($186 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/