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Overview |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 43,946 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #719 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $26,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,392 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $14,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $11,370 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 21,963 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 17,747 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $186 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | UT Arlington | ||
| 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 Texas at Arlington is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (43,946 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at UT Arlington than Missouri Southern State University ($26,778.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than UT Arlington ($10,061 vs. $14,262)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 49.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($7,624 vs. $11,392)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than The University of Texas at Arlington (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 41.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($11,370 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Arlington (1038) is 8 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming UT Arlington students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UT Arlington (80.8%)
Missouri Southern vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or UT Arlington? 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 UT Arlington and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at UT Arlington is higher than Missouri Southern State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $15,100 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $36,600)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $2,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($18,000 vs. $20,831)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($186 vs. $215)
- More UT Arlington 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/