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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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 |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $232 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | 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 Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri Southern State University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Missouri Southern than Missouri State University Springfield ($16,800.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,264 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 42.6% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,172 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Missouri State University Springfield (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,193 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 60 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Missouri Southern State University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $5,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/