The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) vs MoWest

Envision yourself pursuing higher education at either The University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB) or Missouri Western State University (MWSU). Both institutions offer unique opportunities, but they differ in several key aspects. UTPB boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for students. MWSU, on the other hand, has a slightly higher graduation rate, indicating a strong commitment to student success. When it comes to popular majors, UTPB excels in engineering and business, while MWSU shines in education and nursing. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these universities, including student body demographics, tuition fees, and additional factors that may influence your decision. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Missouri Western State University	The University of Texas Permian Basin
Overview
Location	Saint Joseph, Missouri	Odessa, Texas
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%	67.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	64.7%
Application fees	$50	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $50
SAT range	N/A	920 - 1140
ACT range	N/A	17 - 23
Students submitting SAT score		46.0%
Students submitting ACT score		13.0%
Total number of applicants		1,212
Total number of admissions given out		784
Admitted students who chose to enroll		388
Yield rate		49.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	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: $25,644 Out of state: $38,298
Average net price	$13,090	$9,447
Tuition	In state: $6,900 Out of state: $13,552	In state: $6,328 Out of state: $18,988
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $5,024 Meal plan: $4,770	Room/dormitory: $6,384 Meal plan: $3,998
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	98.0% Average amount $8,453	94.0% Average amount $11,696
Students receiving federal student loan	51.0% Average amount $5,533	31.0% Average amount $4,726
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $10,537	1.0% Average amount $13,293

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,219 Men 37.5% Women 62.5%	4,249 Men 40.6% Women 59.4%
Graduate students	176 Men 31.8% Women 68.2%	1,285 Men 41.0% Women 59.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	17.1%	2.2%
International students	1.2%	3.1%
Campus local/setting	City: Small	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	1,239	1,181
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	Texas Nevada New Mexico Arizona California

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Education Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Business Multidisciplinary Studies	Business Education Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Multidisciplinary Studies
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	13:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	36.5%	41.6%
Dropout rate	31.3%	23.3%
Transferred out	28.3%	31.5%
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	Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $88,833 Year 2: $87,532 Year 3: $104,395 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $56,596 Year 2: $69,732 Year 3: $89,641 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $56,931 Year 3: $62,641 Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $42,188 Year 3: $57,396 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $53,894 Year 3: $55,018 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $54,252 Year 3: $53,753 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,307 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $53,067 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $48,823 Year 3: $51,366 Health and Physical Education/Fitness (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,798 Year 3: $45,871 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,520 Year 2: $44,356 Year 3: $44,299

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