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Sacramento State San Francisco State Humboldt State University San Jose State UC Merced Cal State Fullerton Sonoma State University California State University-Fresno Cal State East Bay UC Davis Cal Poly San Diego State| California State University Chico | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Chico, CA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,523 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #660 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuchico.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,020 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,187 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,331 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 91% |
Admission |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,263 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 20,864 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $175 | $215 |
Diversity |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- California State University Chico is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (14,523 students vs. 4,090 students)
CSU vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 46.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at CSU than Missouri Southern State University ($17,622.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than CSU ($11,264 vs. $15,187)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 123.4% lower than costs at California State University Chico ($7,172 vs. $16,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than California State University Chico (91% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by California State University Chico students is 37.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,331 vs. $7,514)
CSU vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 27 points higher than at CSU (1003)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CSU (3.37)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CSU (93.7%)
CSU vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from California State University Chico earn on average $15,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($52,400 vs. $36,600)
- California State University Chico students graduate with a $3,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($17,000 vs. $20,831)
- CSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($175 vs. $215)
- More CSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/