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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | - | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $225 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,023 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or MWSU?
- Missouri Western State University is 31.4% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.1% higher at MWSU than Southern University and A & M College ($13,550.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Southern University and A & M College ($11,917 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 8.9% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,366 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 40.2% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($10,531 vs. $7,514)
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Southern University and A & M College .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
Southern University and A & M College vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Southern University and A & M College (27% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $1,500 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $8,932 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($21,818 vs. $30,750)
- MWSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($225 vs. $317)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/