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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $248 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 22,535 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or WVU?
- West Virginia University is 25.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($9,360.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.9% higher at WVU than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,568.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($12,202 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 18.8% lower than costs at West Virginia University ($9,782 vs. $11,618)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than West Virginia University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 45.2% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,685 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 12 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WVU (3.45)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than WVU (88.4%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or WVU? 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 WVU and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at WVU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $1,501 lower median federal student loan debt than WVU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,001)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WVU graduates. ($232 vs. $248)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/