- Missouri Western State University (MWSU) is a public school while Stephens College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Stephens College has more expensive tuition of $28,200 than MWSU ($17,500).
- MWSU is larger with 4,023 students than Stephens College (590 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Stephens College View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #19 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Columbia, MO |
MWSU| Known as | Stephens | |
| Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $28,200 |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,900 |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $17,251 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 53.11% | |
| Yield | 19.14% | |
| Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 590 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 407 |
| 182 | Graduate | 183 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 24 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,000 |
| 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: 539) $7,110 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 37 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 162 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,717 for Faculties $44,300 Part-time |