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Overview |
Northwest | UWT | ||
| Location | Maryville, MO | Tacoma, WA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,505 | 4,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #914 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nwmissouri.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwest | UWT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,015 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,082 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,428 | $14,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,197 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,387 | $12,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 68% |
Admission |
Northwest | UWT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,877 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 5,884 | 1,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 88.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 938/1158 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwest | UWT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwest | UWT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
Northwest | UWT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Northwest | UWT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Northwest | UWT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwest Missouri State University is larger than than UWT based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,794 students)
Northwest vs. UWT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwest or UWT?
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus is 86% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.5% higher at UWT than Northwest Missouri State University ($39,687.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Tacoma Campus than Northwest ($10,680 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 36.4% lower than costs at University of Washington Tacoma Campus ($10,428 vs. $14,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Washington Tacoma Campus (95% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Tacoma Campus students is 54.5% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($12,961 vs. $8,387)
Northwest vs. UWT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwest or UWT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWT or Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Missouri State University (1047) is 81 points higher than at UWT (966)
- Incoming Northwest students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UWT (19)
- Accepted freshman Northwest students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at UWT (3.41)
- UWT has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Northwest (85.6%)
Northwest vs. UWT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwest or UWT? 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 UWT and Northwest.
- Graduates from University of Washington Tacoma Campus earn on average $24,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $41,200)
- University of Washington Tacoma Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWT graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More UWT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northwest students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/