- Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) is a public school while Stephens College is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Stephens College has more expensive tuition of $28,200 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Stephens College has tighter acceptance rate of 53.11% than Northwest Missouri State (74.11%).
- Stephens College has higher SAT scores of 1,140 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Stephens College (590 students).
Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | Stephens College View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #19 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Columbia, MO |
Northwest Missouri State| Known as | Stephens | |
| 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 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 | $28,200 |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,900 |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $17,251 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 53.11% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 19.14% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,140 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 590 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 407 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 183 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 24 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 63% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,000 |
| 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: 539) $7,110 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 | 8 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 37 Full-time 62 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 162 Full-time 98 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,717 for Faculties $44,300 Part-time |