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KU ESU Johnson County Community College Missouri State University-Springfield ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia MWSU WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC| Kansas State University | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,722 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,489 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,560 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,855 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,537 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,706 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 9,234 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $215 |
Diversity |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (19,722 students vs. 4,144 students)
K-State vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Missouri Southern?
- Kansas State University is 18.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,489.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at K-State than Missouri Southern State University ($25,560.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than K-State ($10,061 vs. $18,855)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 32.5% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($7,624 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Kansas State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kansas State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,537 vs. $8,016)
K-State vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than K-State (95.1%)
K-State vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Missouri Southern State University (56% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $13,100 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,669 lower median federal student loan debt than K-State graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than K-State graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/