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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Arlington, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | 43,992 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | uta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,812 | $9,206 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $27,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $10,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $14,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $11,015 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 85% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 23,126 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 18,799 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 81.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 990/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $18,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $186 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UT Arlington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Texas at Arlington is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (43,992 students vs. 23,418 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UT Arlington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or UT Arlington?
- The University of Texas at Arlington is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,206.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at UT Arlington than Missouri State University Springfield ($27,138.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Arlington than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,956 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.4% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Arlington ($10,230 vs. $10,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than The University of Texas at Arlington (89% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Arlington students is 34.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,015 vs. $8,193)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UT Arlington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or UT Arlington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Arlington or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 52 points higher than at UT Arlington (1038)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UT Arlington (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UT Arlington (3.43)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UT Arlington (81.3%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UT Arlington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield 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 State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than The University of Texas at Arlington (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Arlington earn on average $9,600 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Texas at Arlington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($18,000 vs. $22,500)
- UT Arlington graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($186 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UT Arlington students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/