Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UH Texas A&M UT Austin Texas State Texas Woman's University WSU Arkansas Tarleton Oklahoma State University-Main Campus| Missouri State University Springfield | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | unt.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $8,295 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1000/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UNT | ||
| 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
- University of North Texas is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (44,767 students vs. 22,535 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or UNT?
- University of North Texas is 11% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,295.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at UNT than Missouri State University Springfield ($18,087.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Texas than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,283 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 6.4% lower than costs at University of North Texas ($9,782 vs. $10,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of North Texas (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Texas students is 13.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,159 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of North Texas (1093) is 3 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNT (3.46)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UNT (79.1%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or UNT? 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 UNT and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of North Texas (55% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of North Texas earn on average $4,900 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,000 vs. $42,100)
- University of North Texas students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- UNT graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT 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/