- Both Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Southeast Missouri State University (Southeast Missouri State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- MWSU has more expensive tuition of $17,500 than Southeast Missouri State ($9,496).
- Southeast Missouri State is larger with 9,927 students than MWSU (4,023 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Southeast Missouri State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #21 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Cape Girardeau, MO |
MWSU| Known as | Southeast Missouri State | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 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 | $9,015 Missouri residents $9,496 out-of-state |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,957 Missouri residents $7,371 out-of-state |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $6,978 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.55% | |
| Yield | 42.85% | |
| Test Scores | 1,080 SAT, 20 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 9,927 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 8,454 |
| 182 | Graduate | 1,473 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 1,941 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 56% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,541) | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 381 Full-time 157 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,036 Full-time 168 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,777 for Faculties $48,739 Part-time |