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Overview |
Northwest | Ship | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,664 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #907 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,442 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,884 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,788 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,497 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,700 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 85% |
Admission |
Northwest | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,834 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 5,871 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1200 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (9,664 students vs. 5,184 students)
Northwest vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 48.6% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at Northwest than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,884.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Ship ($15,497 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 9.9% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($11,788 vs. $12,952)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 46.2% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,700 vs. $5,951)
Northwest vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 68 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Ship (85.5%)
Northwest vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Ship? 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 Ship and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (60% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $6,000 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $41,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/