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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1100/1210 | ||
| 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 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $263 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 19.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Missouri Southern State University ($19,290.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,061 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 80.4% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($7,624 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 35.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,016 vs. $5,902)
Missouri Southern vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 29 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Missouri Southern State University (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,654 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,485)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($215 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/