- Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) is a public school while Lindenwood University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Lindenwood University has more expensive tuition of $21,100 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Lindenwood University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.75% than Northwest Missouri State (74.11%).
- Lindenwood University has higher SAT scores of 1,125 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Lindenwood University (7,000 students).
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| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #276 in National Universities #27 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Saint Charles, 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 Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $21,100 |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,550 |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $11,302 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 73.75% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 43.23% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,125 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 7,000 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 4,808 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 2,192 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 2,052 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 54% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $47,000 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) $6,184 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,725) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 200 Full-time 650 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 626 Full-time 690 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $80,407 for Faculties $60,143 Part-time |