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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| 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
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Missouri Southern State University is 4% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Missouri Southern than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($16,052.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($10,061 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 64.5% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($7,624 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus students is 8.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,697 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 75 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (91.9%)
Missouri Southern vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Missouri Southern State University (52% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus earn on average $5,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/