- Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) is a public school while Drury University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Drury University has more expensive tuition of $35,235 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Drury University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.08% than Northwest Missouri State (74.11%).
- Drury University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Drury University (1,595 students).
Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | Drury University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #15 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Springfield, MO |
Northwest Missouri State| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $35,235 |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,115 |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $23,495 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 66.08% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 34.73% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 1,595 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 1,375 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 220 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 175 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 63% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 78% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $36,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) $6,184 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,059) $6,854 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 105 Full-time 26 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 288 Full-time 53 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $50,230 for Faculties $49,718 Part-time |