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CofC PC Coastal Carolina GWU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC ECU Lindenwood University Campbell University SCAD| Missouri Baptist University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,641 | 3,545 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #969 | #915 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mobap.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,530 | $30,380 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,530 | $30,380 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $11,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,117 | $21,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,169 | $22,411 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,195 | 6,072 | ||
| Admitted | 766 | 4,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 76.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1170 | 950/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Baptist University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,641 students vs. 3,545 students)
Missouri Baptist University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Baptist University or CSU?
- Missouri Baptist University is 3.8% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,530.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.8% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Charleston Southern University ($31,530.00 vs. $30,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Missouri Baptist University ($21,347 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 23.7% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($11,590 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Missouri Baptist University ($22,411 vs. $21,169)
Missouri Baptist University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Baptist University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Missouri Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 69 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming CSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Baptist University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (76.1%) than Missouri Baptist University (64.1%)
Missouri Baptist University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Baptist University or CSU? 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 CSU and Missouri Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (38% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Charleston Southern University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($39,800 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/