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North Carolina Central University NCAT Fayetteville State University UNCG ECSU Wake Forest ECU VSU Missouri Southern Catawba College NSU Bowie State University| Missouri Western State University | Winston Salem State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 86% |
Admission |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | - | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $265 |
Diversity |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or WSSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 92.3% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at WSSU than Missouri Western State University ($14,057.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than WSSU ($11,917 vs. $14,097)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 10% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($10,200 vs. $11,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Winston Salem State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 26.1% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($10,531 vs. $8,350)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at WSSU (3.01)
MWSU vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or WSSU? 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 WSSU and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Missouri Western State University (41% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $800 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $35,700)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $3,845 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($21,818 vs. $25,663)
- MWSU graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($225 vs. $265)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/