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Overview |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Missoula, MT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,955 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #724 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | umt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $5,515 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $27,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $11,608 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $16,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $5,645 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 8,943 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 8,530 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 19% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1070/1280 | ||
| 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 | Aug 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,183 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $239 |
Diversity |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | The University of Montana | ||
| 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
- The University of Montana is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,955 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. The University of Montana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or The University of Montana?
- Northwest Missouri State University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than The University of Montana for in-state tuition ($6,015.00 vs. $5,515.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.9% higher at The University of Montana than Northwest Missouri State University ($27,168.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than The University of Montana ($14,197 vs. $16,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 11.3% lower than costs at The University of Montana ($10,428 vs. $11,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Montana than Northwest Missouri State University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 48.6% larger than aid received The University of Montana ($8,387 vs. $5,645)
Northwest vs. The University of Montana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or The University of Montana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The University of Montana or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at The University of Montana (1090) is 43 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming The University of Montana students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at The University of Montana (3.36)
- The University of Montana has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. The University of Montana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or The University of Montana? 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 The University of Montana and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than The University of Montana (49% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $200 more per year than The University of Montana graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $41,000)
- The University of Montana students graduate with a $1,817 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($23,183 vs. $25,000)
- The University of Montana graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($239 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of Montana 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/