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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Chickasha, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 23,418 | 914 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | usao.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,812 | $6,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,716 | $17,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,230 | $7,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,104 | $8,685 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,193 | $13,030 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,901 | 1,465 | ||
| Admitted | 10,836 | 817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 55.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1043/1188 | ||
| 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 | Sep 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $36,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | N/A |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 15% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | USAO | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than USAO based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 914 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. USAO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or USAO?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 17.8% more expensive to attend than USAO for in-state tuition ($7,812.00 vs. $6,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at USAO than Missouri State University Springfield ($17,820.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Missouri State University-Springfield ($8,685 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma are 33.9% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,640 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma than Missouri State University Springfield (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma students is 59% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($13,030 vs. $8,193)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. USAO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or USAO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USAO or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 91 points higher than at USAO (999)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at USAO (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at USAO (3.43)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than USAO (55.8%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. USAO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or USAO? 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 USAO and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $6,000 more per year than USAO graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,100)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USAO students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/