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Coastal Carolina Winthrop University Newberry College Missouri State University-Springfield AU USC Beaufort MWSU University of South Carolina-Upstate Limestone University USC Aiken CofC UofSC| Missouri Southern State University | Lander University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Greenwood, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 4,167 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #973 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | lander.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $10,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $20,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $15,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,763 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 4,663 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 3,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 67.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 950/1190 | ||
| 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 | Lander University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Lander University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lander University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (4,167 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Lander University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Lander University?
- Lander University is 33.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($10,700.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.5% higher at Lander University than Missouri Southern State University ($20,300.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Lander University ($10,061 vs. $15,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 40.3% lower than costs at Lander University ($7,624 vs. $10,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Lander University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lander University students is 34.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,763 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Lander University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Lander University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lander University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 108 points higher than at Lander University (922)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lander University (20)
- Accepted freshman Lander University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Lander University (67.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. Lander University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Lander 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 Lander University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Lander University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Lander University earn on average $400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Lander University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Lander University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lander University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/