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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 13,190 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($16,016.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Missouri State University-Springfield ($12,011 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.3% lower than costs at Arkansas State University Main Campus ($9,782 vs. $10,100)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 39.5% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,225 vs. $8,049)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 2 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Arkansas State University (3.66)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $6,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/