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Overview |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Nacogdoches, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #894 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | sfasu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,842 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $10,363 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 9,944 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 8,901 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 970/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | SFASU | ||
| 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
- Stephen F Austin State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. SFASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or SFASU?
- Stephen F Austin State University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,842.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at SFASU than Northwest Missouri State University ($18,858.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stephen F Austin State University than Northwest ($13,858 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephen F Austin State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,642 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Stephen F Austin State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephen F Austin State University students is 23.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,363 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. SFASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or SFASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SFASU or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 46 points higher than at SFASU (1001)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SFASU (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at SFASU (3.26)
- SFASU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. SFASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or SFASU? 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 SFASU and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Stephen F Austin State University (49% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Stephen F Austin State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $41,200)
- Stephen F Austin State University and Northwest graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Stephen F Austin State University and Northwest graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFASU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/