Northwest Missouri State University is a public university in Maryville, Missouri. The University of Central Missouri is a public university in Warrensburg, Missouri.
| Northwest Missouri State University | University of Central Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| ranking (overall) | - | - |
| Subject Strength | - | - |
| Programs | UG Programs -83 PG Programs -24 | UG Programs -105 PG Programs -31 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74.1 % | 74.6 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 SAT-990 TOEFL-79 | IELTS-6 PTE-53 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 11531 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 9102 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 20003 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 13530 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 17910 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 18288 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Around 96.7% of the undergraduate students find employment or continue education after graduation. Around 99% of the graduate program students find employment after graduation. The average salary is around $43,505. | The average employment rate of graduate students is between 94-96%. The average salary of the students range between $43,000 to $70,000. |
| application requirements | Submit official transcripts, Submit English language proficiency scores, Check program specific requirements | Submit official transcripts, Submit LORs, Submit entrance exam scores, Check program specific requirements |
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| General Facts | Northwest Missouri State University | University of Central Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1905 | 1871 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
| Male:Female | 42.8% Male, 57.2% Female | 44.2% Male, 55.8% Female |
| Location Facts | The main campus is located at Maryville, Missouri. | The University of Central Missouri has two campus locations, a site office at Whiteman Air Force Base and an online presence. Both UCM campuses are centrally located in Missouri, which means you're close to just about everything. |
| Library | B.D. Owens Library, opened in 1983, is a service-oriented library in a 116,000 square foot facility designed to meet the varied learning and research needs of Northwest students, faculty, and staff. Library users can access over 160,000 eBooks and 40,000 electronic format periodicals. Additionally, the building houses over 200,000 books, documents and bound periodicals. Additional access to over 27 million items is provided through the statewide catalog maintained by the MOBIUS Consortium. | The James C. Kirkpatrick Library (JCKL) is the library of the University of Central Missouri. There are over 480,000 circulating volumes. |
| Campus Life | Since becoming a university, Northwest students have participated in a wide range of activities. The annual Christmas Yuletide Feast began in 1973 under the direction of Gilbert Whitney and later Dr. Richard Weymuth. The Northwest Madraliers to this day bring seasonal medieval cheer to countless Northwest alumni, faculty, staff, students and the Maryville community. In 1971, Walk-out Day was briefly discontinued due to students using the day for inappropriate off-campus activities. But the tradition of Walkout Day was restored in 1977. OAR was established in the late 1990s to help first-time freshmen students acclimate to campus prior to the start of classes. SOAR (Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration program) allows incoming students and their parents to spend one day on campus visiting with a SOAR Leader (a current Northwest student who shares similar interests to their own). During SOAR, parents and new students meet with a faculty advisor, register for first semester classes and get the opportunity to visit the residence halls. In 2008, all full-time Northwest students received a wireless notebook computer with standardize university software as part of the Electronic Campus's on-going initiative to make technology ubiquitous on campus. There are more than 150 student clubs and organizations, sports facilities, athletic clubs, accommodations, dining facilities for the students on campus. | The university has more than 200 student organizations with academic, cultural, recreational, community service and special interest clubs and associations. There are also more than 20 intramural sports to compete in, free movie nights on campus and a bowling alley and movie theater in the student union. Freshman and sophomore students are required to live in one of the 16 residence halls their first year to help ease the adjustment from high school to college. Students can also choose to live in a Special Housing Interest Program, which places students with the same program of study together in the residence halls. UCM athletic teams compete in the Mid–America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, or MIAA. The athletic division includes basketball, baseball, women's bowling, American football, golf, women's soccer, softball, cross-country, track, volleyball and wrestling. |
| Hostel | #Off campus (with family) - $2575 #On campus - $8714 #Off campus (not with family) - $8714 | #Off campus (with family) - $1000 #On campus - $8644 #Off campus (not with family) - $8644 |
| Famous Alumni | Jason R. Brown – Republican leader in the Missouri House of Representatives Trevor Hudgins Point Guard for Houston Rockets | Rex Barnett (born 1938), politician and former officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol Dale Carnegie, author of How to Win Friends and Influence People |
| City Life | Maryville, Missouri is a small city located in Northwest Missouri. It offers the charm of a small town, with all the amenities of a larger city. Residents enjoy outdoor activities like fishing and hiking at nearby Mozingo Lake, as well as shopping and dining downtown. Maryville also features unique attractions such as the Historic Landmark Inn which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and private tours of Kidder Winery located just outside of town. From exploring history to enjoying nature and culture, Maryville has something for everyone. | Warrensburg is a city located in Johnson County Missouri with an estimated population around 20,000 people as of 2020. The area features endless recreational activities such as attending the annual Warrensburg Rodeo or taking advantage of its close proximity to nearby lakeside spots which provide access to larger scale attractions and entertainment options besides that there are also local businesses ranging from theatres to pool halls each offering something special every day . Warrensburg is a true college town with 18 to 34 year olds making up nearly half of the residents. As a UCM student you’ll have access to the recreational facilities at the Community Center as well as the historic lake and resort of Pertle Springs. Warrensburg’s vibrant nightlife and music venues landed it on Movoto’s Top 10 Most Exciting Places in Missouri. By living in Warrensburg you’ll have the best of both worlds: The hospitality and quiet that allows you to focus on your studies and the close proximity to Kansas City and all that a big city has to offer. |
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