- Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a public school while Fontbonne University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Fontbonne University has more expensive tuition of $28,976 than MWSU ($17,500).
- MWSU is larger with 4,023 students than Fontbonne University (944 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Fontbonne University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #7 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Saint Louis, MO |
MWSU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $28,976 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,580 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $19,340 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.36% | |
| Yield | 27.36% | |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 944 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 684 |
| 182 | Graduate | 260 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 142 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 288) $5,375 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,527 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 54 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 160 Full-time 114 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,145 for Faculties $56,509 Part-time |