| Northwest Missouri State vs. Missouri-St Louis |
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|---|---|---|
#27 in Federal Region VII Universities #24 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #210 in National Universities #10 in Missouri Colleges |
| Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (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 | 1-2 Years 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$13,440 Missouri Residents $33,432 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$7,023 Missouri Residents $7,946 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$14,736 Missouri Residents $35,040 Out-of-State |
| More$8,771 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,439 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,065 SAT 21 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,130 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier85.56% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter51.11% |
| Lower18.61% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.15% |
| 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 Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| 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 | Larger15,181 |
| Smaller5,308 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger12,415 |
| Larger3,197 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,766 |
| Smaller2,742 | Online Student Population | Larger2,744 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher80% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| 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: 715) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,272) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,531) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 298 | Number of faculties | 668 |
| Lower$68,768 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$86,626 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.