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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Oklahoma City, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 2,550 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #195 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | okcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $28,094 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $28,094 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $25,235 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $20,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,432 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,008 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 70.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 29.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1040/1233 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $22,019 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $227 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma City 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Oklahoma City University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,550 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma City University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Oklahoma City University?
- Oklahoma City University is 250% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($28,094.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75% higher at Oklahoma City University than Missouri Southern State University ($28,094.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Oklahoma City University ($10,061 vs. $25,235)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 24.4% lower than costs at Oklahoma City University ($7,624 vs. $9,486)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Oklahoma City University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma City University students is 161% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($20,918 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma City University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Oklahoma City University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma City University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma City University (1126) is 96 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Oklahoma City University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma City University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Oklahoma City University (70.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma City University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Oklahoma City 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 Oklahoma City University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma City University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma City University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,019)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma City University graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More Oklahoma City University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/