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SCSU University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus ECSU UConn UHart WestConn Quinnipiac UNH Westfield State University Missouri State University-Springfield USJ MWSU| Central Connecticut State University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | New Britain, CT | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,712 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #382 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccsu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,940 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,710 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,207 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,949 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,282 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 6,255 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.5% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2026 |
Academics |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $215 |
Diversity |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
CCSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CCSU | 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
- Central Connecticut State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,712 students vs. 4,090 students)
CCSU vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCSU or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than CCSU for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at CCSU than Missouri Southern State University ($19,940.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than CCSU ($11,264 vs. $17,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 77.2% lower than costs at Central Connecticut State University ($7,172 vs. $12,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Connecticut State University than Missouri Southern State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Connecticut State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($7,949 vs. $7,514)
CCSU vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCSU or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or CCSU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 19 points higher than at CCSU (1011)
- Incoming CCSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CCSU (3.2)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than CCSU (75.5%)
CCSU vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCSU 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 CCSU.
- The graduation rate at CCSU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Central Connecticut State University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than CCSU graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than CCSU graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More CCSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/