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Tarleton UNT SHSU MSU Texas A&M UT Arlington Lamar University UT Tyler Texas Woman's University SFASU TAMUK A&M-Texarkana| Missouri Southern State University | Texas A&M University Commerce | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Commerce, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 12,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #909 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | tamu-commerce.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $4,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $17,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $9,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $11,902 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $11,573 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 8,231 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 7,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,514 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $212 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | A&M Commerce | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Commerce is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (12,013 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. A&M Commerce Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or A&M Commerce?
- Missouri Southern State University is 75.4% more expensive to attend than A&M Commerce for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $4,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at A&M Commerce than Missouri Southern State University ($17,390.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than A&M Commerce ($11,264 vs. $11,902)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 36.8% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Commerce ($7,172 vs. $9,808)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas A&M University Commerce than Missouri Southern State University (94% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Commerce students is 54% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($11,573 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. A&M Commerce Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or A&M Commerce? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M Commerce or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 50 points higher than at A&M Commerce (980)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at A&M Commerce (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at A&M Commerce (3.36)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than A&M Commerce (92.6%)
Missouri Southern vs. A&M Commerce Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or A&M Commerce? 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 A&M Commerce and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at A&M Commerce is higher than Missouri Southern State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Commerce earn on average $4,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,600)
- Texas A&M University Commerce students graduate with a $317 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,514 vs. $20,831)
- A&M Commerce graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($212 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former A&M Commerce 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/