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Overview |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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 Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $226 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 30.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Missouri Southern State University ($30,441.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($10,061 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 42.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($7,624 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 44% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($11,545 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 173 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia 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 (99.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 Missouri-Columbia and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Missouri Southern State University (69% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $17,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,052 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,831 vs. $21,883)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($215 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/