- Both Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) and University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Mizzou has more expensive tuition of $34,338 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Northwest Missouri State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.11% than Mizzou (78.09%).
- Mizzou has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- Mizzou is larger with 31,304 students than Northwest Missouri State (8,505 students).
Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | University of Missouri-Columbia View More Rivals | |
| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #86 in National Universities #3 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Columbia, MO |
Northwest Missouri State| Known as | Mizzou | |
| 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 Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $14,130 Missouri residents $34,338 out-of-state |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,029 Missouri residents $31,029 out-of-state |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $11,506 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $75 graduate | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 78.09% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 32.34% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 31,304 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 23,745 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 7,559 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 4,088 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 75% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 89% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| 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: 6,898) $7,145 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 | 1,933 Full-time 654 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,807 Full-time 2,249 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $96,296 for Faculties $58,648 Part-time |