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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU HBU MSU HSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Missouri Southern State University | Dallas Christian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 247 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | dallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $19,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $19,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $22,631 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $12,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 354 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 50% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 45.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.06 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 793/1077 | ||
| 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 |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $28,621 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $295 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 39% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 30% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Dallas Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Dallas Christian College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 247 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Dallas Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Dallas Christian College?
- Dallas Christian College is 143.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Dallas Christian College than Missouri Southern State University ($19,520.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Dallas Christian College ($10,061 vs. $22,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 26.2% lower than costs at Dallas Christian College ($7,624 vs. $9,620)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Dallas Christian College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dallas Christian College students is 51.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($12,169 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Dallas Christian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Dallas Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dallas Christian College or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 199 points higher than at Dallas Christian College (831)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Dallas Christian College (18)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Dallas Christian College (3.06)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Dallas Christian College (50%)
Missouri Southern vs. Dallas Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Dallas Christian College? 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 Dallas Christian College and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is the same as at Dallas Christian College (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Dallas Christian College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $7,790 lower median federal student loan debt than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $28,621)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Dallas Christian College graduates. ($215 vs. $295)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dallas Christian College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/