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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 15,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #875 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | twu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $5,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $15,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $11,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $10,763 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,678 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 86% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 7,584 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 930/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $206 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 27% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Texas Woman's 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
- Texas Woman's University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (15,664 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas Woman's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Texas Woman's University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 46.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Woman's University for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Missouri Southern than Texas Woman's University ($16,800.00 vs. $15,792.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Woman's University than Missouri Southern ($10,763 vs. $11,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 58.4% lower than costs at Texas Woman's University ($7,172 vs. $11,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Texas Woman's University (91% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Woman's University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,678 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas Woman's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Texas Woman's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Woman's University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 89 points higher than at Texas Woman's University (941)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas Woman's University (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Texas Woman's University (3.24)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Texas Woman's University (95%)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas Woman's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Texas Woman's 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 Woman's University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Texas Woman's University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas Woman's University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,600)
- Texas Woman's University students graduate with a $831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,831)
- Texas Woman's University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($206 vs. $215)
- More Texas Woman's University 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/