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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $206 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 22,535 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or OU?
- Missouri State University Springfield is 52% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($7,476.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at OU than Missouri State University Springfield ($21,488.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than OU ($17,677 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 61.3% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($9,782 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 31.2% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($10,561 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 114 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming OU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at OU (3.66)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than OU (72.9%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or OU? 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 OU and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $17,200 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $42,100)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,500)
- OU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($206 vs. $232)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/