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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $227 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Fairmont State based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 3,498 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Fairmont State ?
- Missouri Southern State University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Missouri Southern than Fairmont State University ($16,052.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Fairmont State ($10,061 vs. $10,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 31.5% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($7,624 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 22.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($8,016 vs. $6,547)
Missouri Southern vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 68 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Fairmont State (98.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is the same as at Fairmont State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Fairmont State University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,600 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/