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University of Maine Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU CCSU Bridgewater State Husson University Salem State University Westfield State University Rutgers MSU Amherst University of Missouri-Columbia| University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $215 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 4,144 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Missouri Southern?
- University of Southern Maine is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,064.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at University of Southern Maine than Missouri Southern State University ($22,680.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than University of Southern Maine ($10,061 vs. $12,343)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 43.3% lower than costs at University of Southern Maine ($7,624 vs. $10,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Southern Maine (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 20.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,668 vs. $8,016)
University of Southern Maine vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 46 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is the same as at Missouri Southern State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $6,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Southern Maine graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/