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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 100% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $215 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fitchburg State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,554 students vs. 4,144 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 727.4% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at Missouri Southern than Fitchburg State University ($16,052.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Fitchburg State ($10,061 vs. $15,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 77.3% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($7,624 vs. $13,516)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Fitchburg State University (100% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 13% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($8,016 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 37 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Fitchburg State (86.1%)
Fitchburg State vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Missouri Southern State University (47% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,854 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,685)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($215 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/