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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $302 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | ORU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than ORU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 5,051 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 318% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.1% higher at ORU than Missouri State University Springfield ($31,250.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than ORU ($17,677 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 8.1% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,050 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Oral Roberts University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 194.1% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($23,675 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 81 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at ORU (3.5)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than ORU (78.4%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or ORU? 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 ORU and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at ORU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,900 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,200)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $6,744 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $29,244)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($232 vs. $302)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/