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UAFS University of Central Arkansas Missouri State University-Springfield Southern Arkansas University Main Campus MWSU Arkansas Arkansas State University Central UALR MSU UNO EIU| Arkansas Tech University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,487 | 4,090 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,995 | $8,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,989 | $16,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,852 | $7,172 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,443 | $11,264 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,680 | $7,514 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,904 | 2,302 | ||
| Admitted | 4,722 | 2,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $215 |
Diversity |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
ATU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ATU | 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
- Arkansas Tech University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,487 students vs. 4,090 students)
ATU vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 40.1% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($8,400.00 vs. $5,995.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.1% higher at Missouri Southern than Arkansas Tech University ($16,800.00 vs. $11,989.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than ATU ($11,264 vs. $11,443)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 37.4% lower than costs at Arkansas Tech University ($7,172 vs. $9,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas Tech University than Missouri Southern State University (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,680 vs. $7,514)
ATU vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or ATU .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ATU (3.37)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than ATU (96.3%)
ATU vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at ATU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Arkansas Tech University earn on average $500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $36,600)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $3,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($17,750 vs. $20,831)
- ATU graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($183 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/