| Columbia College View More Rivals | Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | |
| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Saint Joseph, MO |
| Known as | MWSU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $9,114 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | |
| 20.94% | Yield | |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 4,023 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 3,841 |
| 341 | Graduate | 182 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 353 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 41% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $38,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 172 Full-time 114 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 419 Full-time 118 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time |