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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU Arkansas UT Dallas| Iowa State University | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,177 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,982 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,168 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,726 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,354 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,718 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 89% |
Admission |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,995 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 20,496 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1350 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $232 |
Diversity |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (30,177 students vs. 23,418 students)
ISU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Iowa State University is 15% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,982.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.5% higher at ISU than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,168.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than ISU ($17,104 vs. $17,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 5.2% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,726 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Iowa State University (89% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($10,718 vs. $8,193)
ISU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 52 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming ISU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ISU (3.7)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than ISU (89.1%)
ISU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $11,600 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $1,368 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,868)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($232 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/