- Both Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) and Truman State University (Truman) are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Truman has more expensive tuition of $17,870 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Truman has tighter acceptance rate of 67.49% than Northwest Missouri State (74.11%).
- Truman has higher SAT scores of 1,220 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- Northwest Missouri State is larger with 8,505 students than Truman (3,960 students).
Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | Truman State University View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #5 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Kirksville, MO |
Northwest Missouri State| Known as | Truman | |
| 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 Post-Master Certificate |
| 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 | $9,470 Missouri residents $17,870 out-of-state |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $10,284 Missouri residents $11,712 out-of-state |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $9,989 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $40 | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 67.49% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 37.39% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,220 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 3,960 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 3,622 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 338 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 652 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 71% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,500 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) $6,184 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,025) $6,386 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 278 Full-time 31 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 634 Full-time 50 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $64,038 for Faculties $46,925 Part-time |