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Overview |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Wichita Falls, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 5,784 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #817 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | mwsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $5,877 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $7,827 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $11,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 5,507 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 910/1100 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $22,299 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $230 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | MSU | ||
| 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
- Midwestern State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,784 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or MSU?
- Missouri Southern State University is 36.6% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $5,877.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.1% higher at Missouri Southern than Midwestern State University ($16,052.00 vs. $7,827.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than MSU ($10,061 vs. $11,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 31.8% lower than costs at Midwestern State University ($7,624 vs. $10,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Midwestern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midwestern State University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,643 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 28 points higher than at MSU (1002)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at MSU (3.2)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than MSU (92.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or MSU? 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 MSU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at MSU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (34% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Midwestern State University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,468 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,299)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($215 vs. $230)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/