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Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 71% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $237 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTSA | ||
| 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 San Antonio is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 22,535 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or UTSA?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 25.6% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at UTSA than Missouri State University Springfield ($18,259.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than Missouri State University-Springfield ($12,664 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 12.9% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($9,782 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than The University of Texas at San Antonio (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at San Antonio students is 11% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,934 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 47 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UTSA (86.9%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or UTSA? 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 UTSA and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (55% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $5,800 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $483 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,983)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/