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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Pullman, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 27,539 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #386 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | wsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $10,708 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $26,392 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $12,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $17,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $10,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 19,401 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 16,123 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 24.8% | ||
| 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 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $54,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,429 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $211 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | Washington State | ||
| 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
- Washington State University is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (27,539 students vs. 22,535 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Washington State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or Washington State?
- Washington State University is 43.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,708.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.8% higher at Washington State than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,392.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Washington State ($17,677 vs. $17,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 26.7% lower than costs at Washington State University ($9,782 vs. $12,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Washington State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington State University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($10,689 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Washington State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or Washington State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington State or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 51 points higher than at Washington State (1039)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Washington State (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Washington State (3.5)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Washington State (83.1%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. Washington State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or Washington State? 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 Washington State and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Washington State is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington State University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,400 vs. $42,100)
- Washington State University students graduate with a $2,071 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,429 vs. $22,500)
- Washington State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($211 vs. $232)
- More Washington State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/