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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $214 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 11,283 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or UTC?
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($7,992.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at UTC than Missouri State University Springfield ($24,110.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Missouri State University-Springfield ($14,417 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 3% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,500 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students is 15.7% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($9,309 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 3 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UTC (3.61)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than UTC (82.6%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or UTC? 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 UTC and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $1,500 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $1,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,792 vs. $22,500)
- UTC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($214 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/