| Mizzou vs. Northwest Missouri State |
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|---|---|---|
#133 in National Universities #6 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Federal Region VII Universities #24 in Missouri Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,837 Missouri Residents $36,056 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,611 Missouri Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,681 Missouri Residents $32,581 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,096 Missouri Residents $8,096 Out-of-State |
| More$11,773 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,147 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,230 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter78.47% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.09% |
| Favorable30.98% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.18% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger31,543 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,152 |
| Larger24,449 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,241 |
| Larger7,094 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,911 |
| Larger3,557 | Online Student Population | Smaller3,288 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher75% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher93% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,898) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,670) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,272) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty17 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,842 | Number of faculty | 291 |
| Higher$105,635 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,910 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.