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OSU UO Missouri State University-Springfield Portland State University MWSU CSU EOU Humboldt State University Boise State Western Oregon State College University of Portland MSU| Missouri Southern State University | Southern Oregon University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Ashland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 5,204 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #895 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | sou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $9,405 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $27,765 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $15,819 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $17,976 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $7,011 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 2,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,870 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 30.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $23,491 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $242 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Southern Oregon University | ||
| 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
- Southern Oregon University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (5,204 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Southern Oregon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Southern Oregon University?
- Southern Oregon University is 17.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($9,405.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73% higher at Southern Oregon University than Missouri Southern State University ($27,765.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Southern Oregon University ($10,061 vs. $17,976)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 107.5% lower than costs at Southern Oregon University ($7,624 vs. $15,819)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Southern Oregon University (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Southern Oregon University ($8,016 vs. $7,011)
Missouri Southern vs. Southern Oregon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Southern Oregon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southern Oregon University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 1 points higher than at Southern Oregon University (1029)
- Incoming Southern Oregon University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern Oregon University (3.34)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southern Oregon University (88%)
Missouri Southern vs. Southern Oregon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Southern Oregon 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 Southern Oregon University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is the same as at Southern Oregon University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southern Oregon University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,200 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $2,660 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $23,491)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Southern Oregon University graduates. ($215 vs. $242)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern Oregon University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/