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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Kennesaw, Georgia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | kennesaw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,812 | $4,078 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $13,796 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $11,467 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $15,451 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $5,161 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 81% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 8,773 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 5,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 62.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1070/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 11% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | KSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 0 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. KSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or KSU?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 91.6% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,812.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.2% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Kennesaw State University ($16,716.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,451 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 12.1% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($10,230 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Kennesaw State University (89% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 58.7% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,193 vs. $5,161)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. KSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or KSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KSU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than KSU (62.5%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. KSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or KSU? 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 KSU and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Kennesaw State University (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/