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Overview |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Canton, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,069 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #973 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | culver.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,420 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,420 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,505 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,103 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,951 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,351 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 1,324 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1080 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CULVER | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than CULVER based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 1,069 students)
CULVER vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CULVER or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Culver Stockton College is 276.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($29,420.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76% higher at CULVER than Missouri State University Springfield ($29,420.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than CULVER ($17,104 vs. $22,103)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Culver Stockton College are 7.6% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,505 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Culver Stockton College than Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Culver Stockton College students is 155.7% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($20,951 vs. $8,193)
CULVER vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CULVER 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 CULVER .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 122 points higher than at CULVER (968)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CULVER (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at CULVER (3.37)
- CULVER has a higher acceptance rate (98%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
CULVER vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CULVER 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 CULVER.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Culver Stockton College (55% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,500 more per year than CULVER graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,600)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CULVER graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CULVER graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CULVER students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/