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Overview |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Ada, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 3,376 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #928 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | ecok.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $15,361 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $7,752 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $10,221 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,853 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,200 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 841 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 59.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 960/1078 | ||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $16,878 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $174 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 14% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | ECU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than ECU based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 3,376 students)
Missouri Southern vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or ECU?
- Missouri Southern State University is 33.7% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Missouri Southern than East Central University ($16,052.00 vs. $15,361.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than ECU ($10,061 vs. $10,221)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 1.7% lower than costs at East Central University ($7,624 vs. $7,752)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than East Central University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Central University students is 10.4% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,853 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 60 points higher than at ECU (970)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECU (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ECU (3.31)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than ECU (70.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or ECU? 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 ECU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from East Central University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,600)
- East Central University students graduate with a $3,953 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($16,878 vs. $20,831)
- ECU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($174 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU 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/