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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU SWOSU NWOSU ECU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia UCO-Central Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Arkansas Southwestern College ESU| Missouri Southern State University | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Durant, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 5,794 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #937 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | se.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $6,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $15,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $7,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $8,064 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,436 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 91% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 1,221 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 54% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $15,506 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $160 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 16% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 28% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Southeastern Oklahoma State 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
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,794 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Southeastern Oklahoma State University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Southeastern Oklahoma State University for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $6,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at Missouri Southern than Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($16,800.00 vs. $15,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southeastern Oklahoma State University than Missouri Southern ($8,064 vs. $11,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Southeastern Oklahoma State University ($7,172 vs. $7,760)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Southeastern Oklahoma State University (91% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southeastern Oklahoma State University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,436 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Southeastern Oklahoma State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeastern Oklahoma State University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (970)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southeastern Oklahoma State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Southeastern Oklahoma State University 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 (97.4%) than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (80.3%)
Missouri Southern vs. Southeastern Oklahoma State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Southeastern Oklahoma State 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 Southeastern Oklahoma State University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Southeastern Oklahoma State University (33% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Southeastern Oklahoma State University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,600)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,325 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($15,506 vs. $20,831)
- Southeastern Oklahoma State University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($160 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern Oklahoma State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/