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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Missouri Southern State University | Augusta University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Augusta, GA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 9,140 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | augusta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $22,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,998 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $13,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,995 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 5,191 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 4,440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $63,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $155 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Augusta University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Augusta University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,140 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Augusta University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Augusta University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Augusta University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,892.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.7% higher at Augusta University than Missouri Southern State University ($22,270.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Augusta University ($10,061 vs. $13,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 31.1% lower than costs at Augusta University ($7,624 vs. $9,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Augusta University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Augusta University students is 12.2% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,995 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Augusta University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Augusta University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augusta University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Augusta University (1045) is 15 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Augusta University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Augusta University (85.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. Augusta University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Augusta University? 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 Augusta University and Missouri Southern.
- Graduates from Augusta University earn on average $26,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($63,300 vs. $36,600)
- Augusta University students graduate with a $5,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($15,000 vs. $20,831)
- Augusta University graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($155 vs. $215)
- More Augusta University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/