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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Bellevue, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 13,841 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | bellevue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $8,040 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,638 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $24,767 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $4,990 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 73% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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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) | |||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $18,515 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $191 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 14% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 11% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 88% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Bellevue University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bellevue University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (13,841 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Bellevue University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Bellevue University?
- Bellevue University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.7% higher at Missouri Southern than Bellevue University ($16,052.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Bellevue University ($10,061 vs. $24,767)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 39.5% lower than costs at Bellevue University ($7,624 vs. $10,638)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Bellevue University (100% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 60.6% larger than aid received Bellevue University ($8,016 vs. $4,990)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Bellevue University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bellevue University or Missouri Southern .
Missouri Southern vs. Bellevue University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Bellevue University? 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 Bellevue University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Bellevue University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bellevue University earn on average $22,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $36,600)
- Bellevue University students graduate with a $2,316 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($18,515 vs. $20,831)
- Bellevue University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($191 vs. $215)
- More Bellevue University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/