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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,070 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #908 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,978 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,186 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,939 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 1,419 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.2% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1160 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 21, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $215 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Georgia Southwestern based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 3,070 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 97.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Missouri Southern than Georgia Southwestern State University ($16,052.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Georgia Southwestern ($10,061 vs. $12,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 17.8% lower than costs at Georgia Southwestern State University ($7,624 vs. $8,978)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Georgia Southwestern State University as Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Southwestern State University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,472 vs. $8,016)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 63 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Georgia Southwestern (73.2%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (33% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southwestern State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Southwestern graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/