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Overview |
Northwest | ORU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
Northwest | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $302 |
Diversity |
Northwest | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Northwest | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 5,051 students)
Northwest vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 419.5% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.6% higher at ORU than Northwest Missouri State University ($31,250.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than ORU ($14,197 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 15.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,050 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than Northwest Missouri State University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 182.3% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($23,675 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 38 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman ORU 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 ORU (78.4%)
Northwest vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or ORU? 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 ORU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (56% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,200)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,244 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,244)
- Northwest graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($258 vs. $302)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/