- Both Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) and University of Missouri-Kansas City are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than Northwest Missouri State (74.11%).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has higher SAT scores of 1,415 than Northwest Missouri State (1,065).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than Northwest Missouri State (8,505 students).
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| #20 in Missouri | Rankings | #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Maryville, MO | Location | Kansas City, 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 2 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state |
| $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state |
| $8,771 | Financial Aid | $8,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 74.11% | Acceptance Rate | 64.15% |
| 31.99% | Yield | 38.29% |
| 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,505 | Total Students | 15,703 |
| 5,308 | Undergraduate | 10,179 |
| 3,197 | Graduate | 5,524 |
| 2,742 | Online Enrollment | 885 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 53% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 80% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $43,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| 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: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 231 Full-time 67 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 589 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| 695 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time |