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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 1,182 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #188 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $44,740 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $44,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $12,958 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $24,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $33,033 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 5,192 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 2,823 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 11.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1160/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 1,182 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Austin College?
- Austin College is 498.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($44,740.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.3% higher at Austin College than Missouri State University Springfield ($44,740.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Austin College ($17,677 vs. $24,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 32.5% lower than costs at Austin College ($9,782 vs. $12,958)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield as Austin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 310.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($33,033 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Austin College (1165) is 75 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Austin College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Austin College (3.63)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Austin College (54.4%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or Austin 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 Austin College and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (75% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Austin College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Austin College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Austin College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/