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Overview |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 13,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #702 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $7,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $11,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $10,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $16,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,228 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 85% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 9,903 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 8,622 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 24.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $211 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (13,586 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or ETSU?
- Missouri Southern State University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $7,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Missouri Southern than East Tennessee State University ($16,800.00 vs. $11,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than ETSU ($11,264 vs. $16,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 43.2% lower than costs at East Tennessee State University ($7,172 vs. $10,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than East Tennessee State University (91% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 22.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,228 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 38 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than ETSU (87.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at ETSU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from East Tennessee State University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($40,000 vs. $36,600)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $331 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,831)
- ETSU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($211 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/