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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC Missouri State University-Springfield SU Roanoke College| Missouri Southern State University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Longwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Longwood University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Longwood University?
- Longwood University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,753.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.1% higher at Longwood University than Missouri Southern State University ($21,690.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Longwood University ($10,061 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 87.8% lower than costs at Longwood University ($7,624 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Longwood University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 28.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,332 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 45 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Missouri Southern vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Longwood University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Longwood University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Longwood University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Longwood University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Longwood 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/