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Overview |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 87% |
Admission |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $226 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Northwestern based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 23,161 students)
Northwestern vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Northwestern University is 496.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at Northwestern than University of Missouri Columbia ($62,391.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Northwestern ($19,889 vs. $22,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 78.5% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($10,890 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Northwestern University (87% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 434.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($61,716 vs. $11,545)
Northwestern vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 257 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (94% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $35,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $54,200)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $2,505 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,378 vs. $21,883)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($200 vs. $226)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/