- Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) is a public school while Fontbonne University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Fontbonne University has more expensive tuition of $28,976 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Northwest Missouri State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.11% than Fontbonne University (92.36%).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Fontbonne University (944 students).
Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | Fontbonne University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #7 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Saint Louis, 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 | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $28,976 |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,580 |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $19,340 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 92.36% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 27.36% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 944 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 684 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 260 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 142 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 57% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 72% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,300 |
| 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: 288) $5,375 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,527 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 54 Full-time 100 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 160 Full-time 114 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,145 for Faculties $56,509 Part-time |