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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 43% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $205 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WUSTL | ||
| 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 WUSTL based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 17,012 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 694.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 271% higher at WUSTL than Missouri State University Springfield ($59,420.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than WUSTL ($17,677 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 88.8% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($9,782 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 622.9% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($58,188 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 379 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (93% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $40,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $42,100)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($19,900 vs. $22,500)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($205 vs. $232)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/