| Missouri-Kansas City vs. Northwest Missouri State |
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|---|---|---|
#155 in National Universities #7 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #27 in Federal Region VII Universities #24 in Missouri Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years 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$13,371 Missouri Residents $32,271 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$10,611 Missouri Residents $17,324 Out-of-State |
| expensive$13,726 Missouri Residents $32,298 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,096 Missouri Residents $8,096 Out-of-State |
| More$10,297 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,147 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,470 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,095 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter72.18% | Acceptance Rate | Easier86.09% |
| Favorable30.08% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.18% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations 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 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 | ||
| Larger14,732 | Total Enrollment | Smaller9,152 |
| Larger10,166 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller5,241 |
| Larger4,566 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller3,911 |
| Smaller683 | Online Student Population | Larger3,288 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher55% | Graduate Rate | Lower54% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 26% |
| Higher75% | Retention Rate | Lower74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,309) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,090) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,272) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 1,213 | Number of faculty | 291 |
| Higher$100,069 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$72,910 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.