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Overview |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Bluffton, SC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 2,124 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #977 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | uscb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $10,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $21,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $8,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $16,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $8,452 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 2,479 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 1,984 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 940/1110 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $24,474 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $253 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | USC Beaufort | ||
| 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 USC Beaufort based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,124 students)
Missouri Southern vs. USC Beaufort Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or USC Beaufort?
- University of South Carolina Beaufort is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($10,344.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.3% higher at USC Beaufort than Missouri Southern State University ($21,390.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than USC Beaufort ($10,061 vs. $16,113)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 14.4% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Beaufort ($7,624 vs. $8,722)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of South Carolina Beaufort (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Beaufort students is 5.4% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($8,452 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. USC Beaufort Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or USC Beaufort? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Beaufort or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 103 points higher than at USC Beaufort (927)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Beaufort (20)
- Accepted freshman USC Beaufort students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than USC Beaufort (80%)
Missouri Southern vs. USC Beaufort Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or USC Beaufort? 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 USC Beaufort and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than University of South Carolina Beaufort (33% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Beaufort earn on average $100 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,643 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Beaufort graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,474)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than USC Beaufort graduates. ($215 vs. $253)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Beaufort students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/