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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $215 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 4,090 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 17.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at Missouri Southern than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,800.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Arkansas State University ($11,264 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 54.8% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($7,172 vs. $11,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Missouri Southern State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 42.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,720 vs. $7,514)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 58 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.7%)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas State University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (38% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $600 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,331 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,831)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($201 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/