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Overview |
WSU | Northwest | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #914 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $6,015 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $12,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,428 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $14,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,387 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 95% |
Admission |
WSU | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 6,877 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 5,884 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 938/1158 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
WSU | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 8,505 students)
WSU vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Northwest?
- Wichita State University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($6,848.00 vs. $6,015.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at WSU than Northwest Missouri State University ($16,208.00 vs. $12,082.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Northwest ($13,553 vs. $14,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 20.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,428 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than Wichita State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest Missouri State University students is 18% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,387 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or WSU .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 42 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Northwest (85.6%)
WSU vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or Northwest? 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 Northwest and WSU.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than Wichita State University (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $41,200)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/