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Overview |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1050/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 590 students)
Northwest vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 308.7% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Stephens College than Northwest Missouri State University ($24,586.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than Stephens College ($14,197 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 10.2% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,428 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than Northwest Missouri State University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 85% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($15,518 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 11 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Northwest vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Northwest Missouri State University (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $37,400)
- Northwest Missouri State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Northwest graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/