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CMU GVSU Oakland Arkansas WSU Michigan State WSU ISU University of Missouri-Columbia Eastern Michigan University Drury University Northern Illinois| Western Michigan University | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $232 |
Diversity |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
WMU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WMU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than WMU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 17,000 students)
WMU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Western Michigan University is 94.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at WMU than Missouri State University Springfield ($18,154.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than WMU ($17,677 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 13.5% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($9,782 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Western Michigan University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 18.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($8,049 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 60 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WMU (3.5)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than WMU (84.6%)
WMU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,133 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,633)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($232 vs. $275)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/