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Overview |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Russellville, AR | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,445 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #927 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | atu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,820 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,640 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,157 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,016 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,762 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,439 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | 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 |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $232 |
Diversity |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 16% | ||
Campus |
ATU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than ATU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 9,445 students)
ATU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ATU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 28.5% more expensive to attend than ATU for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $5,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Arkansas Tech University ($16,016.00 vs. $11,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Tech University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($12,016 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Tech University are 6.8% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,157 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Arkansas Tech University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas Tech University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($8,440 vs. $8,049)
ATU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ATU 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 ATU .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ATU (3.37)
- ATU has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
ATU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ATU 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 ATU.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Arkansas Tech University (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $5,000 more per year than ATU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $37,100)
- Arkansas Tech University students graduate with a $4,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($17,750 vs. $22,500)
- ATU graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($183 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ATU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/