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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Stephenville, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 14,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #871 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | tarleton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $4,416 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $14,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,328 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $13,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 5,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 87.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 48.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 950/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $204 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Tarleton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tarleton State University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (14,092 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Tarleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Tarleton?
- Missouri Southern State University is 81.7% more expensive to attend than Tarleton for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $4,416.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13% higher at Missouri Southern than Tarleton State University ($16,052.00 vs. $14,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Tarleton ($10,061 vs. $13,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 35.5% lower than costs at Tarleton State University ($7,624 vs. $10,328)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Tarleton State University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tarleton State University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,463 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Tarleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Tarleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tarleton or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 71 points higher than at Tarleton (959)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Tarleton (21)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Tarleton (3.21)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Tarleton (87.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. Tarleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Tarleton? 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 Tarleton and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Tarleton is higher than Missouri Southern State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Tarleton State University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $36,600)
- Tarleton State University students graduate with a $1,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,831)
- Tarleton graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($204 vs. $215)
- More Tarleton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/