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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | #926 | ||
| 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) | $7,812 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 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 | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| 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 | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 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 (23,418 students vs. 21,736 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Memphis?
- University of Memphis is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,520.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than University of Memphis ($16,716.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,656 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 1.1% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($10,230 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than Missouri State University Springfield (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Memphis students is 37.1% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,234 vs. $8,193)
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 (93.4%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (91.1%)
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/