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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Cottey College Pitt State Southwest Baptist University| Missouri Southern State University | Stephens College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 590 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 206.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.2% higher at Stephens College than Missouri Southern State University ($24,586.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Stephens College ($10,061 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 50.7% lower than costs at Stephens College ($7,624 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 93.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($15,518 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Stephens College (1036) is 6 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Missouri Southern vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Missouri Southern State University (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Stephens College earn on average $800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $6,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Stephens College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/