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Overview |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #571 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1000/1200 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $219 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | UNK | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or UNK?
- Missouri Southern State University is 29% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.4% higher at Missouri Southern than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($16,052.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than UNK ($10,061 vs. $16,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 49.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,624 vs. $11,390)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University as University of Nebraska at Kearney (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 10.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($8,016 vs. $7,282)
Missouri Southern vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Kearney (1049) is 19 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming UNK students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNK (3.24)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UNK (86%)
Missouri Southern vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or UNK? 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 UNK and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at UNK is higher than Missouri Southern State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Kearney earn on average $6,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $419 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,831 vs. $21,250)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($215 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/