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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (7,739 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Missouri Southern State University is 4% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania than Missouri Southern State University ($19,290.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 40.6% lower than costs at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,624 vs. $10,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,016 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 51 points higher than at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (979)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (3.45)
Missouri Southern vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Missouri Southern State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $5,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,831 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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/