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Overview |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $237 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or RU?
- Radford University is 0% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,401.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at RU than Missouri Southern State University ($20,853.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than RU ($11,264 vs. $18,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 66.9% lower than costs at Radford University ($7,172 vs. $11,973)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Missouri Southern State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 19.4% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,968 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Missouri Southern .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RU (3.31)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than RU (90.6%)
Missouri Southern vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or RU? 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 RU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $2,169 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($215 vs. $237)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/