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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 89% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,090 students vs. 2,595 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 292.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.2% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Missouri Southern State University ($32,960.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Texas Wesleyan University ($11,264 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 81.6% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($7,172 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Texas Wesleyan University (91% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 290.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($29,348 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 27 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,168 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,999)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/