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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Missouri Southern State University | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #985 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $299 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or NCAT?
- Missouri Southern State University is 126.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at NCAT than Missouri Southern State University ($17,050.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Missouri Southern ($9,189 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 20.4% lower than costs at North Carolina A & T State University ($7,624 vs. $9,179)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina A & T State University students is 25.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,082 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 120 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Missouri Southern State University (41% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from North Carolina A & T State University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $8,169 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($20,831 vs. $29,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($215 vs. $299)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/