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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU UT Tyler MSU Texas State University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Pitt State Southwest Baptist University| Missouri Southern State University | East Texas Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,771 students)
Missouri Southern vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 242% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Missouri Southern State University ($27,450.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than East Texas Baptist University ($10,061 vs. $24,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 33.7% lower than costs at East Texas Baptist University ($7,624 vs. $10,195)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as East Texas Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 106.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($16,552 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 48 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at East Texas Baptist University (3.4)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Missouri Southern vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or East Texas Baptist 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 Texas Baptist University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (43% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from East Texas Baptist University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $5,169 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/