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Overview |
Northwest | UTC | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Northwest | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $214 |
Diversity |
Northwest | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Northwest | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | UTC | ||
| 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 Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 32.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at UTC than Northwest Missouri State University ($24,110.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest Missouri State University than UTC ($14,197 vs. $14,417)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 9.8% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,500 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 11% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,309 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 40 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than UTC (82.6%)
Northwest vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or UTC? 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 UTC and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (49% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Northwest Missouri State University earn on average $600 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $4,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,792 vs. $25,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($214 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/