- Both Southwest Baptist University and Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies (CMU CGES) are private.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- Southwest Baptist University has more expensive tuition of $28,320 than CMU CGES ($6,960).
- CMU CGES has tighter acceptance rate of 45.45% than Southwest Baptist University (73.20%).
- CMU CGES is larger with 3,145 students than Southwest Baptist University (2,386 students).
| Southwest Baptist University View More Rivals | Central Methodist University-College of Graduate and Extended Studies View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Missouri | Rankings | #28 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Bolivar, MO | Location | Fayette, MO |
| Known as | CMU CGES | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | 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 | ||
| $28,320 | Undergraduate | $6,960 |
| $6,133 | Graduate | $6,390 |
| $15,568 | Financial Aid | $4,117 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 73.20% | Acceptance Rate | 45.45% |
| 34.37% | Yield | 60.00% |
| 1,000 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,386 | Total Students | 3,145 |
| 1,836 | Undergraduate | 2,808 |
| 550 | Graduate | 337 |
| 311 | Online Enrollment | 1,484 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 33% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,500 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 913) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | Not offered or not Reported |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 142 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 14 Full-time 136 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 54 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| $51,337 for Faculties $42,636 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,245 for Faculties $42,812 Part-time |