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Overview |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 9,322 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | #516 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | uttyler.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $7,394 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $23,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $9,908 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $13,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $9,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 74% |
Admission |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 3,493 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 3,279 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 93.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 24, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $49,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,632 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $192 |
Diversity |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | UT Tyler | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Tyler is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (9,322 students vs. 8,505 students)
Northwest vs. UT Tyler Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or UT Tyler?
- The University of Texas at Tyler is 22.9% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($7,394.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at UT Tyler than Northwest Missouri State University ($23,232.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Tyler than Northwest ($13,248 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Tyler are 5.2% lower than costs at Northwest Missouri State University ($9,908 vs. $10,428)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than The University of Texas at Tyler (95% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Tyler students is 14.6% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($9,612 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. UT Tyler Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or UT Tyler? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Tyler or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Tyler (1059) is 12 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming Northwest students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UT Tyler (23)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UT Tyler (3.44)
- UT Tyler has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. UT Tyler Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or UT Tyler? 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 UT Tyler and Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than The University of Texas at Tyler (49% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Tyler earn on average $7,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $41,200)
- The University of Texas at Tyler students graduate with a $6,368 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($18,632 vs. $25,000)
- UT Tyler graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($192 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Tyler students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/