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Overview |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,239 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #783 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,378 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,324 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,241 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,852 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 4,637 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1160 | 1000/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $215 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,239 students vs. 4,090 students)
Salem State University vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 823.1% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.3% higher at Missouri Southern than Salem State University ($16,800.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Salem State University ($11,264 vs. $19,324)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 128.4% lower than costs at Salem State University ($7,172 vs. $16,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem State University than Missouri Southern State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salem State University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,241 vs. $7,514)
Salem State University vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Salem State University (95.6%)
Salem State University vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Salem State University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Salem State University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem State University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Salem State University graduates. ($215 vs. $248)
- More Salem State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/