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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 694 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | ucollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $25,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $25,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $23,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $15,293 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 940 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 98.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 9.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 980/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 694 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Union College?
- Union College is 246.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($25,920.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.8% higher at Union College than Missouri State University Springfield ($25,920.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Union College ($17,677 vs. $23,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union College are 26.2% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($7,750 vs. $9,782)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield as Union College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 90% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($15,293 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 40 points higher than at Union College (1050)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Union College (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Union College (3.44)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (98.8%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or Union 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 Union College and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Union College (55% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $4,100 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($46,200 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/