Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Tarleton UNT Lamar University Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi SHSU Texas Tech Texas A&M Texas State A&M Commerce Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU UTSA| Missouri Southern State University | Texas A&M University Kingsville | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Kingsville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 6,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #774 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | tamuk.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $5,137 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $18,133 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $11,347 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 5,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,569 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 970/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $19,636 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $203 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 18% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | TAMUK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Texas A&M University Kingsville is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,092 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. TAMUK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or TAMUK?
- Missouri Southern State University is 56.2% more expensive to attend than TAMUK for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $5,137.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at TAMUK than Missouri Southern State University ($18,133.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than TAMUK ($10,061 vs. $11,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 23.6% lower than costs at Texas A&M University Kingsville ($7,624 vs. $9,425)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Texas A&M University Kingsville (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A&M University Kingsville students is 33.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,723 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. TAMUK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or TAMUK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TAMUK or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 93 points higher than at TAMUK (937)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TAMUK (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at TAMUK (3.45)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than TAMUK (96.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. TAMUK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or TAMUK? 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 TAMUK and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is the same as at Texas A&M University Kingsville (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A&M University Kingsville earn on average $9,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,600)
- Texas A&M University Kingsville students graduate with a $1,195 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,636 vs. $20,831)
- TAMUK graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($203 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TAMUK students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/