- Both University of Central Missouri and Northwest Missouri State University (Northwest Missouri State) are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- University of Central Missouri has more expensive tuition of $18,064 than Northwest Missouri State ($16,623).
- Northwest Missouri State has tighter acceptance rate of 74.11% than University of Central Missouri (83.60%).
- University of Central Missouri is larger with 11,637 students than Northwest Missouri State (8,505 students).
University of Central Missouri View More Rivals | Northwest Missouri State University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in Missouri | Rankings | #20 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Warrensburg, MO | Location | Maryville, MO |
Central| Known as | Northwest Missouri State | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 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 (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $9,739 Missouri residents $18,064 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $10,181 Missouri residents $16,623 out-of-state |
| $9,954 Missouri residents $18,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $7,023 Missouri residents $7,946 out-of-state |
| $4,999 | Financial Aid | $8,771 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 83.60% | Acceptance Rate | 74.11% |
| 41.78% | Yield | 31.99% |
| Test Scores | 1,065 SAT, 21 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,637 | Total Students | 8,505 |
| 7,345 | Undergraduate | 5,308 |
| 4,292 | Graduate | 3,197 |
| 1,305 | Online Enrollment | 2,742 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 53% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $42,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,700 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,858) $6,095 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) $6,184 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 424 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 231 Full-time 67 Part-time |
| 1,099 Full-time 178 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 695 Full-time 87 Part-time |
| $70,959 for Faculties $49,510 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,677 for Faculties $53,405 Part-time |