- Both Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- MWSU has more expensive tuition of $17,500 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #20 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Maryville, MO |
MWSU| Known as | Northwest Missouri State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | |
| 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 | $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $8,771 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.11% | |
| Yield | 31.99% | |
| Test Scores | 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 8,505 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 5,308 |
| 182 | Graduate | 3,197 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 2,742 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) $6,184 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 | 231 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 695 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time |