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Overview |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Gary, IN | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,045 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #850 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iun.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,553 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,153 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 91% |
Admission |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,820 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 2,163 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,030 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
IU Northwest | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than IU Northwest based on total student enrollment (4,090 students vs. 3,045 students)
IU Northwest vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Northwest or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 12.1% more expensive to attend than IU Northwest for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at IU Northwest than Missouri Southern State University ($21,356.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Northwest than Missouri Southern ($5,553 vs. $11,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 42.8% lower than costs at Indiana University Northwest ($7,172 vs. $10,244)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Indiana University Northwest (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Northwest students is 8.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,153 vs. $7,514)
IU Northwest vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Northwest or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or IU Northwest .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 102 points higher than at IU Northwest (928)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU Northwest (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IU Northwest (3.14)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than IU Northwest (76.7%)
IU Northwest vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Northwest 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 IU Northwest.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Indiana University Northwest (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Northwest earn on average $2,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,199 lower median federal student loan debt than IU Northwest graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,030)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than IU Northwest graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Northwest students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/