Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
OSU-Oklahoma City SWOSU Oklahoma State University-Main Campus NSU OU Missouri State University-Springfield USAO MWSU SNU Langston University WSU MACU| Missouri Southern State University | University of Central Oklahoma | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Edmond, OK | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 12,250 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #766 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | uco.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $7,026 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $17,913 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $8,628 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $18,055 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $6,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 4,115 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 2,878 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 53.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,393 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $210 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | UCO-Central | ||
| 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
- University of Central Oklahoma is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (12,250 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. UCO-Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or UCO-Central?
- Missouri Southern State University is 14.2% more expensive to attend than UCO-Central for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $7,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at UCO-Central than Missouri Southern State University ($17,913.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than UCO-Central ($10,061 vs. $18,055)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 13.2% lower than costs at University of Central Oklahoma ($7,624 vs. $8,628)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Central Oklahoma (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 24.8% larger than aid received University of Central Oklahoma ($8,016 vs. $6,422)
Missouri Southern vs. UCO-Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or UCO-Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCO-Central or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at UCO-Central (1010)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UCO-Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at UCO-Central (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UCO-Central (69.9%)
Missouri Southern vs. UCO-Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or UCO-Central? 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 UCO-Central and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at UCO-Central is higher than Missouri Southern State University (36% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Central Oklahoma earn on average $8,000 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $36,600)
- University of Central Oklahoma students graduate with a $438 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri Southern graduates. ($20,393 vs. $20,831)
- UCO-Central graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri Southern graduates. ($210 vs. $215)
- More UCO-Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/