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Overview |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 973/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
UALR | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 UALR based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 30.5% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at UALR than Missouri State University Springfield ($16,320.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than Missouri State University-Springfield ($11,173 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 6.8% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,162 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Little Rock students is 30.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($10,494 vs. $8,049)
UALR vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 100 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UALR (3.42)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UALR (61.5%)
UALR vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (55% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $4,100 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- UALR graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/