- Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a public school while Saint Louis University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Saint Louis University has more expensive tuition of $53,244 than MWSU ($17,500).
- Saint Louis University is larger with 15,755 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Saint Louis University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #67 in National Universities #2 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 Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| 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 | $53,244 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $24,494 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $32,937 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.43% | |
| Yield | 18.87% | |
| Test Scores | 1,300 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 15,755 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 10,662 |
| 182 | Graduate | 5,093 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 1,218 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 81% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $64,900 |
| 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: 4,188) $8,455 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,246 Full-time 495 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,548 Full-time 739 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $95,342 for Faculties $66,203 Part-time |