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Overview |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Winfield, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,174 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #453 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sckans.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,500 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,500 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,380 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,003 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,047 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,240 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 870 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1220 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southwestern College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Southwestern College based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 1,174 students)
Southwestern College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwestern College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Southwestern College is 388.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($36,500.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.9% higher at Southwestern College than Missouri State University Springfield ($36,500.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Southwestern College ($17,677 vs. $27,003)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern College are 4.3% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,380 vs. $9,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southwestern College as Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern College students is 223.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($26,047 vs. $8,049)
Southwestern College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwestern College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Southwestern College .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 91 points higher than at Southwestern College (999)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwestern College (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southwestern College (3.33)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Southwestern College (70.2%)
Southwestern College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwestern College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and Southwestern College.
- The graduation rate at Southwestern College is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (57% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Southwestern College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwestern College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,750)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Southwestern College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/