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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Laredo, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 8,505 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #812 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | tamiu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $3,818 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $13,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $9,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $5,383 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $10,872 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 7,848 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 3,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 47.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 34.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 910/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $14,806 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $153 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Texas A & M International University | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M International University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (8,505 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas A & M International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Texas A & M International University?
- Missouri Southern State University is 110.2% more expensive to attend than Texas A & M International University for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $3,818.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.7% higher at Missouri Southern than Texas A & M International University ($16,052.00 vs. $13,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas A & M International University than Missouri Southern ($5,383 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 20.8% lower than costs at Texas A & M International University ($7,624 vs. $9,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Texas A & M International University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M International University students is 35.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,872 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas A & M International University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Texas A & M International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A & M International University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 125 points higher than at Texas A & M International University (905)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Texas A & M International University (18)
- Accepted freshman Texas A & M International University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Texas A & M International University (47.9%)
Missouri Southern vs. Texas A & M International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Texas A & M International 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 Texas A & M International University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Texas A & M International University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (42% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M International University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $36,600)
- Texas A & M International University students graduate with a $6,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($14,806 vs. $20,831)
- Texas A & M International University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($153 vs. $215)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas A & M International University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/