- Both Missouri Western State University (MWSU) and Truman State University (Truman) are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Truman has more expensive tuition of $17,870 than MWSU ($17,500).
- MWSU is larger with 4,023 students than Truman (3,960 students).
| Missouri Western State University View More Rivals | Truman State University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #5 in Missouri | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Saint Joseph, MO | Location | Kirksville, MO |
MWSU| Known as | Truman | |
| Offered Degrees | 1 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 (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,800 Missouri residents $17,500 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,470 Missouri residents $17,870 out-of-state |
| $8,388 Missouri residents $13,518 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,284 Missouri residents $11,712 out-of-state |
| $9,114 | Financial Aid | $9,989 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 67.49% | |
| Yield | 37.39% | |
| Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,023 | Total Students | 3,960 |
| 3,841 | Undergraduate | 3,622 |
| 182 | Graduate | 338 |
| 353 | Online Enrollment | 652 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 41% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 63% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $38,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | |
| Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | |
| On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,025) $6,386 average annual costs | |
| Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported | |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 172 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 278 Full-time 31 Part-time |
| 419 Full-time 118 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 634 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| $63,600 for Faculties $48,185 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,038 for Faculties $46,925 Part-time |