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Overview |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $232 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 22,535 students)
Kentucky vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Kentucky is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93% higher at Kentucky than Missouri State University Springfield ($30,913.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Kentucky ($17,677 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 50% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($9,782 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Kentucky (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 75.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($14,114 vs. $8,049)
Kentucky vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 53 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
Kentucky vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $8,900 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($22,500 vs. $22,750)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($232 vs. $235)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/