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Nebraska K-State WSU Missouri Southern Creighton University UNI KU UNK Truman State Northwest Bellevue University ISU| Missouri Western State University | University of Nebraska at Omaha | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #620 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | - | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $201 |
Diversity |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or UNOMAHA?
- Missouri Western State University is 3.1% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at UNOMAHA than Missouri Western State University ($19,926.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than UNOMAHA ($11,917 vs. $12,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,200 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Nebraska at Omaha (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 28.7% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Omaha ($10,531 vs. $8,180)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman UNOMAHA students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at UNOMAHA is higher than Missouri Western State University (43% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $10,100 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $36,500)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $2,318 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,818)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($201 vs. $225)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/