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A&M Commerce Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU UT Tyler Nicholls State University Lamar University TAMUK University of Missouri-Columbia UTSA LSUS Xavier University of Louisiana| Missouri Southern State University | Texas A & M University Texarkana | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Texarkana, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 2,110 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | tamut.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $18,819 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $10,646 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $11,114 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 2,018 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,846 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 950/1140 | ||
| 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 | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $14,504 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $149 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | A&M-Texarkana | ||
| 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 A&M-Texarkana based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,110 students)
Missouri Southern vs. A&M-Texarkana Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or A&M-Texarkana?
- Missouri Southern State University is 31.8% more expensive to attend than A&M-Texarkana for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at A&M-Texarkana than Missouri Southern State University ($18,819.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than A&M-Texarkana ($10,061 vs. $10,646)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 50.5% lower than costs at Texas A & M University Texarkana ($7,624 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Texas A & M University Texarkana (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University Texarkana students is 38.6% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($11,114 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. A&M-Texarkana Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or A&M-Texarkana? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between A&M-Texarkana or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 35 points higher than at A&M-Texarkana (995)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at A&M-Texarkana (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at A&M-Texarkana (3.39)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than A&M-Texarkana (91.5%)
Missouri Southern vs. A&M-Texarkana Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or A&M-Texarkana? 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 A&M-Texarkana and Missouri Southern.
- Graduates from Texas A & M University Texarkana earn on average $1,300 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,600)
- Texas A & M University Texarkana students graduate with a $6,327 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($14,504 vs. $20,831)
- A&M-Texarkana graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($149 vs. $215)
- More A&M-Texarkana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/