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Overview |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
TU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than TU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 19,793 students)
TU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 3.3% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.1% higher at TU than Missouri State University Springfield ($23,240.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,443 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 39.5% lower than costs at Towson University ($9,782 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 41.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,415 vs. $8,049)
TU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU 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 TU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 9 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at TU (3.69)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- TU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/