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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Shawnee, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #767 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | okbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $29,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $29,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $8,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $24,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $20,947 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 3,403 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,611 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 47.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $267 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Oklahoma Baptist University | ||
| 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 Oklahoma Baptist University based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 1,399 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Oklahoma Baptist University?
- Oklahoma Baptist University is 265.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($29,330.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.7% higher at Oklahoma Baptist University than Missouri Southern State University ($29,330.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Oklahoma Baptist University ($10,061 vs. $24,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Oklahoma Baptist University ($7,624 vs. $8,248)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as Oklahoma Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oklahoma Baptist University students is 161.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($20,947 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Oklahoma Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma Baptist University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Oklahoma Baptist University (1042) is 12 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma Baptist University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Oklahoma Baptist University (47.3%)
Missouri Southern vs. Oklahoma Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Oklahoma Baptist 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 Oklahoma Baptist University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Oklahoma Baptist University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Oklahoma Baptist University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $5,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,875)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Oklahoma Baptist University graduates. ($215 vs. $267)
- More Oklahoma Baptist University 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/