- Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a public school while Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU CGES) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- MWSU has more expensive tuition of $17,500 than CMU CGES ($6,960).
- MWSU is larger with 4,023 students than CMU CGES (3,145 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #28 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Fayette, MO |
MWSU| Known as | CMU CGES | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $6,960 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,390 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $4,117 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.45% | |
| Yield | 60.00% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 3,145 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 2,808 |
| 182 | Graduate | 337 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 1,484 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 33% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 14 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 54 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,245 for Faculties $42,812 Part-time |