- Both Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Missouri University of Science and Technology are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has more expensive tuition of $31,678 than MWSU ($17,500).
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is larger with 7,080 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Missouri University of Science and Technology View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #65 in National Universities #4 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Rolla, MO |
MWSU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,278 Missouri residents $31,678 out-of-state |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,478 Missouri residents $25,278 out-of-state |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.51% | |
| Yield | 44.05% | |
| Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 7,080 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 5,498 |
| 182 | Graduate | 1,582 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 60 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,400 |
| 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: 2,209) $7,280 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 338 Full-time 59 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,122 Full-time 134 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,070 for Faculties $52,477 Part-time |