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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 6,396 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $29,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $29,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $12,398 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $23,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $20,944 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 3,768 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 2,076 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 55.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1026/1315 | ||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 8% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Webster University | ||
| 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
- Webster University is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (6,396 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Webster University?
- Webster University is 269.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($29,640.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.6% higher at Webster University than Missouri Southern State University ($29,640.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Webster University ($10,061 vs. $23,069)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 62.6% lower than costs at Webster University ($7,624 vs. $12,398)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Webster University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 161.3% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($20,944 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 79 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Webster University (55.1%)
Missouri Southern vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Missouri Southern State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $10,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/