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Overview |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,817 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,985 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,685 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,975 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,764 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,500 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | - | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $226 |
Diversity |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 3,817 students)
MWSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 86.2% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $6,985.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.2% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Missouri Western State University ($33,216.00 vs. $14,685.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($12,764 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,975 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Missouri Columbia (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 38% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($11,734 vs. $8,500)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or University of Missouri-Columbia? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Missouri-Columbia and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Missouri Western State University (69% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $17,700 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $65 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,818 vs. $21,883)
- MWSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($225 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/