MoWest vs Mizzou

Missouri Western State University and University of Missouri-Columbia, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Missouri, offer distinct educational experiences. Missouri Western, located in St. Joseph, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. In contrast, University of Missouri-Columbia, situated in the vibrant city of Columbia, attracts a more diverse student body, providing a richer cultural tapestry. While Missouri Western excels in programs like Business, Education, and Nursing, University of Missouri-Columbia shines in fields such as Engineering, Journalism, and Veterinary Medicine. With varying graduation rates and unique campus environments, these universities cater to different academic aspirations and personal preferences. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to discover which university aligns best with your educational goals and aspirations.

	Missouri Western State University	University of Missouri-Columbia
Overview
Location	Saint Joseph, Missouri	Columbia, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	60.0%	88.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	76.5%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $55 Graduate: $75
SAT range	N/A	1130 - 1350
ACT range	N/A	23 - 30
Students submitting SAT score		7.0%
Students submitting ACT score		72.0%
Total number of applicants		19,966
Total number of admissions given out		15,283
Admitted students who chose to enroll		4,843
Yield rate		31.7%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Not required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $22,745 Out of state: $29,270	In state: $27,977 Out of state: $46,952
Average net price	$13,090	$18,249
Tuition	In state: $6,900 Out of state: $13,552	In state: $10,017 Out of state: $28,992
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,024 Meal plan: $4,770	Room/dormitory: $6,710 Meal plan: $3,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $8,453	85.0% Average amount $11,312
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $5,533	36.0% Average amount $5,270
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $10,537	8.0% Average amount $16,554

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,219 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	23,696 Men 45.9% Women 54.1%
Graduate students	176 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	7,705 Men 38.3% Women 61.7%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	17.1%	31.0%
International students	1.2%	4.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,239	6,898
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri Kansas Nebraska Iowa Texas	Missouri Illinois Texas Kansas Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Business Health Professions Ethnic Studies Communication and Journalism Education
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	18:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.5%	72.5%
Dropout rate	31.3%	26.8%
Transferred out	28.3%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,395 Year 2: $57,643 Year 3: $57,081 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,358 Year 2: $38,289 Year 3: $47,808 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,272 Year 2: $43,128 Year 3: $46,120 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $36,805 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $45,979 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,876 Year 2: $37,568 Year 3: $43,766 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,160 Year 2: $50,606 Year 3: $43,358 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,262 Year 2: $40,821 Year 3: $41,431 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,540 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $35,458 Social Work (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $30,966 Year 2: $30,119 Year 3: $34,438 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,429 Year 2: $28,753 Year 3: $33,706	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $93,333 Year 2: $100,008 Year 3: $104,573 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $84,087 Year 2: $80,628 Year 3: $96,108 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $89,564 Year 3: $93,226 Veterinary Medicine (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $80,803 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $85,805 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $70,511 Year 2: $81,210 Year 3: $81,536 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,866 Year 2: $74,953 Year 3: $79,864 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $69,895 Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $79,424 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $72,907 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $78,960 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,579 Year 2: $69,897 Year 3: $78,050 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $66,571 Year 2: $66,004 Year 3: $74,926

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