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Overview |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 2,836 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #924 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | canton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $11,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $14,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $14,049 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 2,280 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 2,164 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 22% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Canton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $19,552 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $202 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | SUNY Canton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than SUNY Canton based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,836 students)
Missouri Southern vs. SUNY Canton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or SUNY Canton?
- Missouri Southern State University is 13.5% more expensive to attend than SUNY Canton for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.6% higher at Missouri Southern than SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($16,052.00 vs. $11,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than SUNY Canton ($10,061 vs. $14,049)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 94.3% lower than costs at SUNY College of Technology at Canton ($7,624 vs. $14,810)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY College of Technology at Canton students is 25.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,081 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. SUNY Canton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or SUNY Canton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Canton or Missouri Southern .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at SUNY Canton (3.0)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than SUNY Canton (94.9%)
Missouri Southern vs. SUNY Canton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or SUNY Canton? 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 SUNY Canton and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than SUNY College of Technology at Canton (33% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from SUNY College of Technology at Canton earn on average $1,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,600)
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton students graduate with a $1,279 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,552 vs. $20,831)
- SUNY Canton graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($202 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Canton students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/