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Overview |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Victoria, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 3,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | uhv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $5,111 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $14,903 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $10,494 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $9,912 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,612 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 77% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 1,881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 1,443 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 993/1180 | ||
| 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 | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $17,529 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $181 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | University of Houston-Victoria | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (4,090 students vs. 3,784 students)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Houston-Victoria Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or University of Houston-Victoria?
- Missouri Southern State University is 64.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Missouri Southern than University of Houston Victoria ($16,800.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than Missouri Southern ($9,912 vs. $11,264)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 46.3% lower than costs at University of Houston Victoria ($7,172 vs. $10,494)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Houston Victoria (91% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 41.2% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,612 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Houston-Victoria Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or University of Houston-Victoria? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Houston-Victoria or Missouri Southern .
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Houston-Victoria (76.7%)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Houston-Victoria Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or University of Houston-Victoria? 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 University of Houston-Victoria and Missouri Southern.
- Graduates from University of Houston Victoria earn on average $6,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($43,200 vs. $36,600)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $3,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($17,529 vs. $20,831)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($181 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/