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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Memphis based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 21,917 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,352.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than University of Memphis ($16,016.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,873 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,782 vs. $10,126)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 19.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,625 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 61 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Memphis (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $100 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/