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Missouri Southern Northwest Truman State Central National American University-Independence| Tabor College | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | - | ||
| Admitted | 797 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.25 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $225 |
Diversity |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | MWSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Western State University is larger than than Tabor based on total student enrollment (4,023 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or MWSU?
- Tabor College is 435.9% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.7% higher at Tabor than Missouri Western State University ($35,050.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Tabor ($11,917 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 9.7% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,300 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College as Missouri Western State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 157.5% larger than aid received Missouri Western State University ($27,113 vs. $10,531)
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Tabor .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Tabor (3.23)
Tabor vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than Missouri Western State University (52% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $8,400 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $1,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($21,818 vs. $23,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($225 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/