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Overview |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $206 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 3.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at UNT than Missouri Southern State University ($18,087.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than UNT ($10,061 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 36.6% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($7,624 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 14.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,159 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 63 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming UNT students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNT (3.46)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UNT (79.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or UNT? 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 UNT and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than Missouri Southern State University (49% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $10,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $36,600)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $831 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,831)
- UNT graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($206 vs. $215)
- More UNT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/