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Missouri Southern Kansas Wesleyan University MidlandU Concordia University-Seward Truman State Northwest Union College Central National American University-Independence| Missouri Western State University | Doane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $258 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 1,879 students)
MWSU vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Doane University?
- Doane University is 483.9% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181.8% higher at Doane University than Missouri Western State University ($38,190.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Doane University ($11,917 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Doane University ($10,200 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 179.9% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($29,479 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MWSU (3.25)
MWSU vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or Doane University? 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 Doane University and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Missouri Western State University (63% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $11,200 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($225 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/