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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Ship?
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Missouri Southern than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,052.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Ship ($10,061 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 51.3% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,624 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,016 vs. $7,593)
Missouri Southern vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 51 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Ship (87.8%)
Missouri Southern vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Ship? 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 Ship and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Missouri Southern State University (60% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Ship 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/