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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 698 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | wileyc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $12,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $12,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $5,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $11,246 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $9,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 2.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $29,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 15% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $30,046 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $310 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Wiley College | ||
| 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 Wiley College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 698 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Wiley College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Wiley College?
- Wiley College is 55.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($12,500.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.4% higher at Missouri Southern than Wiley College ($16,052.00 vs. $12,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Wiley College ($10,061 vs. $11,246)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wiley College are 52.5% lower than costs at Missouri Southern State University ($5,000 vs. $7,624)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Wiley College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wiley College students is 12.9% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,054 vs. $8,016)
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Wiley College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wiley College or Missouri Southern .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wiley College (2.53)
Missouri Southern vs. Wiley College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Wiley 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 Wiley College and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Wiley College (33% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Wiley College graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $29,100)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $9,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Wiley College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $30,046)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $95 less per month on federal student loans than Wiley College graduates. ($215 vs. $310)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wiley College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/