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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Doane University MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Bellevue University Arkansas Southwest Baptist University Missouri Baptist University Pitt State| Missouri Southern State University | Midland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Fremont, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #830 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | midlandu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $37,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $37,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $22,377 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $27,057 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,493 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 33.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 950/1210 | ||
| 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 | MidlandU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 21% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 24% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | MidlandU | ||
| 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,615 students)
Missouri Southern vs. MidlandU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or MidlandU?
- Midland University is 367.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($37,500.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.6% higher at MidlandU than Missouri Southern State University ($37,500.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than MidlandU ($10,061 vs. $22,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 32% lower than costs at Midland University ($7,624 vs. $10,066)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Midland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 237.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($27,057 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. MidlandU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or MidlandU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MidlandU or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 68 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MidlandU (64.9%)
Missouri Southern vs. MidlandU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or MidlandU? 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 MidlandU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at MidlandU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/