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UCO-Central NWOSU Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Southeastern Oklahoma State University MSU USAO University of Missouri-Columbia ESU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Arkansas Southwest Baptist University| Missouri Southern State University | Southwestern Oklahoma State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Weatherford, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 4,777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #794 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | swosu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,585 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $13,695 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $6,930 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $13,699 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 2,571 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,974 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 37.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| 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 | SWOSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $15,687 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $162 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | SWOSU | ||
| 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
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (4,777 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. SWOSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or SWOSU?
- Missouri Southern State University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than SWOSU for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,585.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at Missouri Southern than Southwestern Oklahoma State University ($16,052.00 vs. $13,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than SWOSU ($10,061 vs. $13,699)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Oklahoma State University are 10% lower than costs at Missouri Southern State University ($6,930 vs. $7,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Southwestern Oklahoma State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwestern Oklahoma State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,539 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. SWOSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or SWOSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWOSU or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 40 points higher than at SWOSU (990)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at SWOSU (21)
- Accepted freshman SWOSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SWOSU (76.8%)
Missouri Southern vs. SWOSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or SWOSU? 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 SWOSU and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is the same as at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (33% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Southwestern Oklahoma State University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $36,600)
- Southwestern Oklahoma State University students graduate with a $5,144 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($15,687 vs. $20,831)
- SWOSU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($162 vs. $215)
- More SWOSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/