| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Southwest Baptist University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #17 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Bolivar, MO |
MWSU| Known as | | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | |
| 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 | $28,320 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,133 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $15,568 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| Acceptance Rate | 73.20% | |
| Yield | 34.37% | |
| Test Scores | 1,000 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 2,386 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 1,836 |
| 182 | Graduate | 550 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 311 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,400 |
| 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: 913) $3,400 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,890 average annual costs | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 329 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,337 for Faculties $42,636 Part-time |