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SUNY Delhi UB Missouri State University-Springfield SUNY Canton MWSU Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta MSU Morrisville SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona| Missouri Southern State University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 3,749 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #507 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $14,575 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $14,180 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $14,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 92% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 7,839 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 6,408 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $153 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Alfred State College | ||
| 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 Alfred State College based on total student enrollment (4,090 students vs. 3,749 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Alfred State College?
- Missouri Southern State University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Missouri Southern than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($16,800.00 vs. $14,575.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Alfred State College ($11,264 vs. $14,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 97.7% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($7,172 vs. $14,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Missouri Southern State University (92% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students is 19.1% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,952 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 14 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Alfred State College (81.7%)
Missouri Southern vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Missouri Southern State University (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred earn on average $5,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,600)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $5,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($14,874 vs. $20,831)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($153 vs. $215)
- More Alfred State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/