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Overview |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 32,140 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #444 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,690 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,290 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,475 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,109 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 91% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,186 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 20,202 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $215 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (32,140 students vs. 4,090 students)
Arkansas vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.9% higher at Arkansas than Missouri Southern State University ($26,690.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Arkansas ($11,264 vs. $17,475)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 85.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($7,172 vs. $13,290)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Arkansas (91% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 7.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,109 vs. $7,514)
Arkansas vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 124 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Arkansas (71.7%)
Arkansas vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas or Missouri Southern? 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 Southern and Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Missouri Southern State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $13,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $669 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,831 vs. $21,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($215 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/