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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Rockhurst MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas Creighton University Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Missouri Southern State University | William Jewell College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 853 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 853 students)
Missouri Southern vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or William Jewell College?
- William Jewell College is 128.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($18,360.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at William Jewell College than Missouri Southern State University ($18,360.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than William Jewell College ($10,061 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 32.9% lower than costs at William Jewell College ($7,624 vs. $10,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Jewell College students is 67.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($13,451 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 130 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Missouri Southern vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or William Jewell 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 William Jewell College and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at William Jewell College is higher than Missouri Southern State University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $11,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $4,169 lower median federal student loan debt than William Jewell College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than William Jewell College graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/