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Overview |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,535 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #775 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouristate.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,476 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,016 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,782 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,677 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,049 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,625 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 8,909 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 973/1230 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $221 |
Diversity |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Missouri State University-Springfield | WWU | ||
| 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 WWU based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 1,508 students)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri State University-Springfield or WWU?
- William Woods University is 254.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.5% higher at WWU than Missouri State University Springfield ($26,500.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than WWU ($17,677 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 6.8% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,782 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 153.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($20,431 vs. $8,049)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri State University-Springfield or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Missouri State University-Springfield .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 55 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at WWU (3.4)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than WWU (61.5%)
Missouri State University-Springfield vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri State University-Springfield or WWU? 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 WWU and Missouri State University-Springfield.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than William Woods University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $3,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $1,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,437 vs. $22,500)
- WWU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($221 vs. $232)
- More WWU 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/