- Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a public school while Missouri Baptist University (MBU) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- MBU has more expensive tuition of $33,122 than MWSU ($17,500).
- MBU is larger with 5,231 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Missouri Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #13 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Saint Louis, MO |
MWSU| Known as | MBU | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $33,122 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,538 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $15,788 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 54.50% | |
| Yield | 51.93% | |
| Test Scores | 1,130 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 5,231 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 4,549 |
| 182 | Graduate | 682 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 693 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 40% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 398) | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 69 Full-time 203 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 237 Full-time 268 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $56,898 for Faculties $47,523 Part-time |