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Overview |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 93% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $214 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or UTC?
- Missouri Southern State University is 2% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at Missouri Southern than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($16,800.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than UTC ($11,264 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 40.2% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($7,172 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Missouri Southern State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 30.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,834 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 57 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than UTC (77%)
Missouri Southern vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or UTC? 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 UTC and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at UTC is higher than Missouri Southern State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $4,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $39 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,792 vs. $20,831)
- UTC graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($214 vs. $215)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/