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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Lamar University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Beaumont, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 16,803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #992 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | lamar.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Lamar University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,228 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $16,020 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,884 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $11,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,397 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Lamar University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 6,214 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 28.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | Lamar University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Lamar University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $227 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Lamar University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Lamar University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Lamar 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
- Lamar University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (16,803 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Lamar University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Lamar University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Lamar University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,228.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Missouri Southern than Lamar University ($16,052.00 vs. $16,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Lamar University ($10,061 vs. $11,757)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 29.6% lower than costs at Lamar University ($7,624 vs. $9,884)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Lamar University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lamar University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,397 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Lamar University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Lamar University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lamar University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 56 points higher than at Lamar University (974)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lamar University (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Lamar University (3.4)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lamar University (83.7%)
Missouri Southern vs. Lamar University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Lamar 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 Lamar University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Lamar University (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lamar University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Lamar University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Lamar University graduates. ($215 vs. $227)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lamar University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 42%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/