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Overview |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Flint, MI | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,985 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #640 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umflint.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,618 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,882 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,628 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,840 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,389 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,140 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 4,074 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1220 | 960/1220 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UM-Flint | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UM-Flint | 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 Michigan Flint is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,985 students vs. 4,144 students)
UM-Flint vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Flint or Missouri Southern?
- University of Michigan Flint is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($12,618.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at UM-Flint than Missouri Southern State University ($24,882.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than UM-Flint ($10,061 vs. $10,840)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 39.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan Flint ($7,624 vs. $10,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Michigan Flint (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Flint students is 67% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($13,389 vs. $8,016)
UM-Flint vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Flint or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or UM-Flint .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 38 points higher than at UM-Flint (992)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UM-Flint (21)
- Accepted freshman UM-Flint students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UM-Flint (66.4%)
UM-Flint vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Flint 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 UM-Flint.
- The graduation rate at UM-Flint is higher than Missouri Southern State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Flint earn on average $5,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Flint graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Flint graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Flint students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/