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NSU Morgan State Bowie State University RU North Carolina Central University Old Dominion Delaware State University Hampton University ECSU WSSU Missouri Southern Temple| Missouri Western State University | Virginia State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | VSU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
MWSU | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MWSU | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $305 |
Diversity |
MWSU | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
MWSU | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or VSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at VSU than Missouri Western State University ($16,542.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than VSU ($11,917 vs. $15,773)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 13.2% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,200 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia State University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($11,498 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at VSU (2.85)
MWSU vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or VSU? 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 VSU and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Missouri Western State University (40% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Virginia State University earn on average $200 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $7,682 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $29,500)
- MWSU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($225 vs. $305)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/