Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University | Jefferson City, MO | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Missouri Western State University | Saint Joseph, MO | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, MO | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | St. Louis, MO | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $14,263 for State residents and $14,343 for out-of-state students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln University | $9,290 / $16,882 | - | 28% | 15:1 | 1,833 |
| Missouri Western State University | $9,800 / $17,500 | - | 41% | 17:1 | 4,023 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | $10,181 / $16,623 | 85.56% | 53% | 18:1 | 8,505 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | $9,015 / $9,496 | 86.31% | 56% | 20:1 | 9,927 |
| Purdue University Global-St. Louis | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Average | $14,263 / $14,343 | - | 0.00% | 20.00:1 | 278 |