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Overview |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 100% |
Admission |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $232 |
Diversity |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
WSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than WSU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 9.2% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at WSU than Missouri State University Springfield ($16,208.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,553 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 28.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($9,782 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Wichita State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 13.2% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,049 vs. $7,110)
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 1 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
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 Wichita State University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,100)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,500)
- WSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($211 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. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/