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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,903 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $4,429 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $11,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,793 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $9,681 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $11,885 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Langston University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,903 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Langston University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 81.2% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $4,429.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Missouri Southern than Langston University ($16,052.00 vs. $11,956.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than Missouri Southern ($9,681 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 41.6% lower than costs at Langston University ($7,624 vs. $10,793)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Langston University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 48.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($11,885 vs. $8,016)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or Missouri Southern .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Missouri Southern vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Langston 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 Langston University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Langston University (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $30,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/