Springfield, MO · Maryville, MO · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Missouri State University-Springfield | Northwest Missouri State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| In-State Tuition | $9,502 | $10,611 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $18,770 | $17,324 |
| Average Net Price | $17,181 | $16,790 |
| Graduation Rate | 58.0% | 54.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 24,360 | 9,152 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 21 | 16 |
GradFax Analysis
Missouri State University-Springfield accepts 90.5% of applicants. Northwest Missouri State University accepts 86.1%. Tuition is close: $9,502 at Missouri State University-Springfield, $10,611 at Northwest Missouri State University. Missouri State University-Springfield graduates 58% of students in 6 years. Northwest Missouri State University graduates 54%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Northwest Missouri State University. It accepts 86.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
Northwest Missouri State University, on average. After aid, students pay $16,790/year versus $17,181/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Missouri State University-Springfield: 58% of students finish in 6 years. Northwest Missouri State University is at 54%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.