| Northwest Missouri State vs. Mizzou |
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|---|---|---|
#27 in Federal Region VII Universities #24 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #133 in National Universities #6 in Missouri Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$10,181 Missouri Residents $16,623 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,130 Missouri Residents $34,338 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,023 Missouri Residents $7,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$13,029 Missouri Residents $31,029 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,771 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$11,506 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,065 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,240 SAT 26 ACT |
| Easier85.56% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.13% |
| Lower18.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.02% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller8,505 | Total Enrollment | Larger31,304 |
| Smaller5,308 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger23,745 |
| Smaller3,197 | Graduate Student Population | Larger7,559 |
| Smaller2,742 | Online Student Population | Larger4,088 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher75% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower80% | Retention Rate | Higher89% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,898) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,272) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,670) |
| Faculties | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 298 | Number of faculties | 2,587 |
| Lower$68,768 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$99,523 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.