- Both Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) and Missouri University of Science and Technology are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has more expensive tuition of $31,678 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Northwest Missouri State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.11% than Missouri University of Science and Technology (83.51%).
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Missouri University of Science and Technology (7,080 students).
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| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #65 in National Universities #4 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Rolla, 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 Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,278 Missouri residents $31,678 out-of-state |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,478 Missouri residents $25,278 out-of-state |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 83.51% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 44.05% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 7,080 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 5,498 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 1,582 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 60 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,400 |
| 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: 2,209) $7,280 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 | 18 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 338 Full-time 59 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,122 Full-time 134 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,070 for Faculties $52,477 Part-time |