- William Woods University (WWU) is a private school while University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- WWU has more expensive tuition of $28,860 than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($28,788).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than WWU (74.86%).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than WWU (1,508 students).
| William Woods University View More Rivals | University of Missouri-Kansas City View More Rivals | |
| #22 in Missouri | Rankings | #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Fulton, MO | Location | Kansas City, MO |
WWU| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,860 | Undergraduate | $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state |
| $13,800 | Graduate | $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state |
| $17,599 | Financial Aid | $8,452 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | |
| 74.86% | Acceptance Rate | 64.15% |
| 29.07% | Yield | 38.29% |
| Test Scores | 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,508 | Total Students | 15,703 |
| 791 | Undergraduate | 10,179 |
| 717 | Graduate | 5,524 |
| 606 | Online Enrollment | 885 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 50% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 1% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $40,300 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 741) $5,350 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,100 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 64 Full-time 170 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 589 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| 202 Full-time 182 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $47,493 for Faculties $46,396 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time |