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Overview |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | 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
- University of Arkansas is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 22,535 students)
Arkansas vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Arkansas is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($7,666.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Arkansas than Missouri State University Springfield ($25,420.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas than Missouri State University-Springfield ($16,208 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($9,782 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Arkansas (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas students is 5.3% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,474 vs. $8,049)
Arkansas vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 64 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Arkansas (78.9%)
Arkansas vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $8,300 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,100)
- University of Arkansas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,500)
- Arkansas graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/