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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | William Jewell College | ||
| 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 William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 853 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 145.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at William Jewell College than Missouri State University Springfield ($18,360.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than William Jewell College ($17,677 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 3.6% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($9,782 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 67.1% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($13,451 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 70 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at William Jewell College (3.61)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/