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Georgia State GS Georgia Georgia Tech Arkansas Mercer WSU VSU University of Missouri-Columbia Drury University North Georgia Georgia College| Kennesaw State University | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 973/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 40% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | - | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 16% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 83.3% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than Kennesaw State University ($16,016.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,451 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 17.2% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($9,782 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 56% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($8,049 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU 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 KSU .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Kennesaw State University (55% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/