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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,879 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Doane University?
- Doane University is 375.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.9% higher at Doane University than Missouri Southern State University ($38,190.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Doane University ($10,061 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 43% lower than costs at Doane University ($7,624 vs. $10,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Doane University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 267.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($29,479 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 34 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Doane University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Doane University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Doane University (75.8%)
Missouri Southern vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Doane 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 Doane University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/