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KU Arkansas WSU University of Missouri-Columbia ESU Drury University Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Lindenwood University University of Missouri-Kansas City UIC Johnson County Community College Saint Louis University-Main Campus| Kansas State University | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
K-State | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than K-State based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Kansas State University is 27.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,964.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.6% higher at K-State than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,838.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than K-State ($17,104 vs. $18,745)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 17.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,230 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Missouri State University Springfield (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,391 vs. $8,193)
K-State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State 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 K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield and K-State graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($22,500 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield and K-State graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/