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Overview |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Hays, KS | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,949 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #862 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fhsu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,140 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,580 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,481 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,322 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,387 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,828 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,609 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 51.3% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | 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 |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,718 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $232 |
Diversity |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Fort Hays State University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Fort Hays State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Fort Hays State University based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 12,949 students)
Fort Hays State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Hays State University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 80.6% more expensive to attend than Fort Hays State University for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $4,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Fort Hays State University ($16,016.00 vs. $14,580.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Hays State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,322 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Hays State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($8,481 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Fort Hays State University (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 49.4% larger than aid received Fort Hays State University ($8,049 vs. $5,387)
Fort Hays State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Fort Hays State University (3.45)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Fort Hays State University (88%)
Fort Hays State University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Hays State University 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 Fort Hays State University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Fort Hays State University (55% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $700 more per year than Fort Hays State University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,400)
- Fort Hays State University students graduate with a $1,782 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,718 vs. $22,500)
- Fort Hays State University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Hays State University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/