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Overview |
MWSU | UNK | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MWSU | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
MWSU | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $219 |
Diversity |
MWSU | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MWSU | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | UNK | ||
| 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 Kearney is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or UNK?
- Missouri Western State University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at MWSU than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($13,550.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than UNK ($11,917 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,200 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 44.6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($10,531 vs. $7,282)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at UNK (3.24)
MWSU vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or UNK? 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 UNK and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Missouri Western State University (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $6,900 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,500)
- University of Nebraska at Kearney students graduate with a $568 lower median federal student loan debt than MWSU graduates. ($21,250 vs. $21,818)
- UNK graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than MWSU graduates. ($219 vs. $225)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/