Missouri Southern vs. University of Akron

Missouri Southern State University vs. University of Akron Main Campus comparison

	Missouri Southern State University	University of Akron Main Campus	College 3	College 4
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Overview	Missouri Southern	University of Akron
Location	Joplin, MO	Akron, OH
Setting	Small City	Midsize City
Enrollment	4,144	13,465
Type	Public 4 Year	Public 4 Year
National Ranking	#911	#838
Religious Affiliation	-	-	-	-
Status	Non-profit	Non-profit
Website	mssu.edu	uakron.edu
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Comparable Facts

• University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 4,144 students)

Missouri Southern vs. University of Akron Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or University of Akron?

• University of Akron Main Campus is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($10,097.00 vs. $8,026.00)
• Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Missouri Southern than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,052.00 vs. $13,170.00)
• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than University of Akron ($10,061 vs. $14,667)
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 62.8% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($7,624 vs. $12,410)
• More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Akron Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
• The average total grant financial aid received by University of Akron Main Campus students is 6.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,525 vs. $8,016)

Missouri Southern vs. University of Akron Admissions Difficulty Comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or University of Akron? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Akron or Missouri Southern .

• The average SAT score at University of Akron Main Campus (1049) is 19 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
• Incoming University of Akron students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
• Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at University of Akron (3.47)
• Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Akron (82.9%)

Missouri Southern vs. University of Akron Graduation Outcomes Comparison

Which is better, Missouri Southern or University of Akron? 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 University of Akron and Missouri Southern.

• The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Missouri Southern State University (38% vs. 33%)
• Graduates from University of Akron Main Campus earn on average $3,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,600)
• Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,669 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,500)
• Missouri Southern graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($215 vs. $263)
• More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 45%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/