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ECSU SCSU CCSU Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Buffalo State College UConn MSU SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Western New England University University of Missouri-Columbia| Western Connecticut State University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 100% |
Admission |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
WestConn | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 4,144 students)
WestConn vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at WestConn than Missouri Southern State University ($19,358.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than WestConn ($10,061 vs. $15,862)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 91.1% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($7,624 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Western Connecticut State University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 13% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,057 vs. $8,016)
WestConn vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at WestConn is higher than Missouri Southern State University (40% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than WestConn graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WestConn graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/