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Overview |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $219 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or RIC?
- Rhode Island College is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,481.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at RIC than Missouri Southern State University ($25,014.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than RIC ($10,061 vs. $11,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 75.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($7,624 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Rhode Island College (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 6.4% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($8,016 vs. $7,537)
Missouri Southern vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 117 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than RIC (87.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or RIC? 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 RIC and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Missouri Southern State University (44% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Rhode Island College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($42,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $369 lower median federal student loan debt than RIC graduates. ($20,831 vs. $21,200)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than RIC graduates. ($215 vs. $219)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/