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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Dahlonega, GA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | 18,074 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | ung.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,812 | $4,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $14,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $12,310 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $11,687 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $6,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 11,633 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 8,394 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 46.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1215 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $170 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than UNG based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 18,074 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UNG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or UNG?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 91% more expensive to attend than UNG for in-state tuition ($7,812.00 vs. $4,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than University of North Georgia ($16,716.00 vs. $14,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Georgia than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,687 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 20.3% lower than costs at University of North Georgia ($10,230 vs. $12,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of North Georgia (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 26.9% larger than aid received University of North Georgia ($8,193 vs. $6,456)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UNG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or UNG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNG or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 77 points higher than at UNG (1013)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNG (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNG (3.5)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than UNG (72.2%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UNG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or UNG? 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 UNG and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- Graduates from University of North Georgia earn on average $2,000 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,100)
- University of North Georgia students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($16,500 vs. $22,500)
- UNG graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($170 vs. $232)
- More UNG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/