| WWU vs. Columbia |
#273 in National Universities #16 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #30 in Federal Region VII Universities #28 in Missouri Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$30,340 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,276 |
| expensive$14,661 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$8,477 |
| More$19,895 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$7,655 |
| Admission | ||
| 70.96% | Acceptance Rate | - |
| 23.56% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | - |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,046 | Total Enrollment | Larger5,689 |
| Smaller1,342 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger5,207 |
| Larger704 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller482 |
| Smaller1,104 | Online Student Population | Larger4,019 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher47% | Graduate Rate | Lower42% |
| 11% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower58% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 741) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 545) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,100) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,468) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty20 to 1 |
| 192 | Number of faculty | 392 |
| Lower$51,979 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$74,128 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.