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Harding University Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Abilene Christian University ORU MSU Oklahoma City University OBU University of Missouri-Columbia Oklahoma State University-Main Campus UCO-Central SCAD| Missouri Southern State University | Oklahoma Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 2,537 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #824 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | oc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $24,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $24,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $8,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $20,237 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $17,601 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,634 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | OC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $23,652 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $244 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | OC | ||
| 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than OC based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,537 students)
Missouri Southern vs. OC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or OC?
- Oklahoma Christian University is 205.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($24,550.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at OC than Missouri Southern State University ($24,550.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than OC ($10,061 vs. $20,237)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 8.6% lower than costs at Oklahoma Christian University ($7,624 vs. $8,280)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Oklahoma Christian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Christian University students is 119.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($17,601 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. OC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or OC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OC or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Christian University (1118) is 88 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming OC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman OC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than OC (96%)
Missouri Southern vs. OC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or OC? 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 OC and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at OC is higher than Missouri Southern State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Christian University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $2,821 lower median federal student loan debt than OC graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,652)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than OC graduates. ($215 vs. $244)
- More OC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/