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Overview |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $232 |
Diversity |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
BSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
BSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than BSU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 19,777 students)
BSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Ball State University is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,434.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at BSU than Missouri State University Springfield ($25,918.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($12,615 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 11.5% lower than costs at Ball State University ($9,782 vs. $10,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Ball State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ball State University students is 41.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,418 vs. $8,049)
BSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU 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 BSU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 20 points higher than at BSU (1070)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at BSU (3.52)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at BSU is the same as at Missouri State University Springfield (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Ball State University earn on average $400 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BSU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than BSU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BSU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/