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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, IA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 871 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iwc.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,550 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,550 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,340 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,074 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,670 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,975 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,404 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.02 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1010 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,900 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 56% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 3% |
Students |
Iowa Wesleyan College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Iowa Wesleyan College | 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 Iowa Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 871 students)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa Wesleyan College or Missouri Southern?
- Iowa Wesleyan College is 318% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at Iowa Wesleyan College than Missouri Southern State University ($33,550.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Iowa Wesleyan College ($10,061 vs. $20,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 48.7% lower than costs at Iowa Wesleyan College ($7,624 vs. $11,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Iowa Wesleyan College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa Wesleyan College students is 232.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($26,670 vs. $8,016)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa Wesleyan College or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Iowa Wesleyan College .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 81 points higher than at Iowa Wesleyan College (949)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Iowa Wesleyan College (3.02)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Iowa Wesleyan College (80.8%)
Iowa Wesleyan College vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa Wesleyan College 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 Iowa Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Iowa Wesleyan College (33% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Iowa Wesleyan College earn on average $300 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($36,900 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa Wesleyan College graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Iowa Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/