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Overview |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 12,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #568 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $15,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $5,732 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 8,535 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 8,166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $240 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | NDSU | ||
| 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or NDSU?
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is 16% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,309.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15% higher at Missouri Southern than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($16,052.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than NDSU ($10,061 vs. $15,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 22% lower than costs at North Dakota State University Main Campus ($7,624 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than North Dakota State University Main Campus (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 39.8% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,016 vs. $5,732)
Missouri Southern vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 61 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than NDSU (95.7%)
Missouri Southern vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or NDSU? 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 NDSU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (54% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $17,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $2,469 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,300)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($215 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/