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Overview |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,553 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #580 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,493 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,615 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,762 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,021 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,862 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,190 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 12,461 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $232 |
Diversity |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 15% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (23,553 students vs. 23,418 students)
WSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Wayne State University is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($12,493.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at WSU than Missouri State University Springfield ($28,615.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wayne State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($16,021 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 15% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,230 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State University than Missouri State University Springfield (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayne State University students is 32.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($10,862 vs. $8,193)
WSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 20 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WSU (3.42)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than WSU (82%)
WSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Wayne State University (55% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $42,100)
- Wayne State University students graduate with a $242 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($22,258 vs. $22,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($230 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/