- Both Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Missouri State University-Springfield are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Missouri State University-Springfield has more expensive tuition of $17,928 than MWSU ($17,500).
- Missouri State University-Springfield is larger with 22,535 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Missouri State University-Springfield View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #10 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Springfield, MO |
MWSU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,024 Missouri residents $17,928 out-of-state |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,476 Missouri residents $13,704 out-of-state |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $6,142 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 84.04% | |
| Yield | 40.75% | |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 22,535 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 18,419 |
| 182 | Graduate | 4,116 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 3,848 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 58% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,500 |
| 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: 3,604) $6,388 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (99 meals per week) $3,394 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 739 Full-time 333 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,012 Full-time 772 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $71,937 for Faculties $50,861 Part-time |