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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Monmouth, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 3,751 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | wou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $8,730 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $28,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $16,754 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $6,907 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 3,262 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 2,719 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 20.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 985/1220 | ||
| 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 | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $24,502 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $253 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Western Oregon State College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than Western Oregon State College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 3,751 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Western Oregon State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Western Oregon State College?
- Western Oregon University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,730.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at Western Oregon State College than Missouri Southern State University ($28,710.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Western Oregon State College ($10,061 vs. $16,754)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 43.3% lower than costs at Western Oregon University ($7,624 vs. $10,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Western Oregon University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 16.1% larger than aid received Western Oregon University ($8,016 vs. $6,907)
Missouri Southern vs. Western Oregon State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Western Oregon State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Oregon State College or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 84 points higher than at Western Oregon State College (946)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Western Oregon State College (20)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Western Oregon State College (3.36)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Western Oregon State College (83.4%)
Missouri Southern vs. Western Oregon State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Western Oregon State College? 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 Western Oregon State College and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Western Oregon State College is higher than Missouri Southern State University (39% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Western Oregon University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,400 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $3,671 lower median federal student loan debt than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $24,502)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Western Oregon State College graduates. ($215 vs. $253)
- More Western Oregon State College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/