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Overview |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 940/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| 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
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or East Stroudsburg University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 4% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Missouri Southern than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,052.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than East Stroudsburg University ($10,061 vs. $17,278)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 49.5% lower than costs at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,624 vs. $11,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 27.2% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($8,016 vs. $6,302)
Missouri Southern vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 85 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than East Stroudsburg University (93.6%)
Missouri Southern vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (59% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/