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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #775 | ||
| 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) | $8,026 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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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 | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| 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 | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 16% | ||
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 (22,535 students vs. 4,144 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 7.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Missouri Southern than Missouri State University Springfield ($16,052.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($10,061 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 28.3% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,624 vs. $9,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 0.4% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,049 vs. $8,016)
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 (99.5%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
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/