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Texas A&M TAMUK Tarleton UNT Texas State UTSA Missouri State University-Springfield Texas A&M University-Galveston A&M Commerce MWSU SHSU Lamar University| Missouri Southern State University | Texas A&M University Corpus Christi | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Corpus Christi, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 10,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | tamucc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $4,913 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $15,587 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $12,869 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $14,991 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,200 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 76% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 10,675 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 9,551 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $237 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 38% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Corpus Christi is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (10,855 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi?
- Missouri Southern State University is 71% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $4,913.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Missouri Southern than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($16,800.00 vs. $15,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi ($11,264 vs. $14,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 79.4% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi ($7,172 vs. $12,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Texas A&M University Corpus Christi (91% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Corpus Christi students is 22.4% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,200 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 67 points higher than at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (963)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (3.41)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (89.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi? 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 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is higher than Missouri Southern State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi earn on average $10,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $2,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates. ($215 vs. $237)
- More Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/