- Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) is a public school while Southwest Baptist University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Southwest Baptist University has more expensive tuition of $28,320 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Southwest Baptist University has tighter acceptance rate of 73.20% than Northwest Missouri State (74.11%).
- Northwest Missouri State has higher SAT scores of 1,065 than Southwest Baptist University (1,000).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Southwest Baptist University (2,386 students).
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| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #17 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Bolivar, 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 | Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 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 | $28,320 |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $6,133 |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $15,568 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 73.20% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 34.37% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,000 SAT, 21 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 2,386 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 1,836 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 550 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 311 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 32% |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 67% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $37,400 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) $6,184 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 913) $3,400 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,890 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 139 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 329 Full-time 180 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,337 for Faculties $42,636 Part-time |