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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech LSUS Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU ULM UL Lafayette Rutgers University-Newark LSUA MSU UNT University of Missouri-Columbia LSU| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Natchitoches, LA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,389 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #975 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nsula.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,180 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,968 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,269 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,238 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,903 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,843 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 955/1135 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,531 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $215 |
Diversity |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 28% | ||
Campus |
NSU | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (9,389 students vs. 4,144 students)
NSU vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NSU or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $5,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Missouri Southern than Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($16,052.00 vs. $15,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than NSU ($10,061 vs. $14,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 34.7% lower than costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ($7,624 vs. $10,269)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Northwestern State University of Louisiana (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 18.5% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($9,499 vs. $8,016)
NSU vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NSU or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or NSU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 22 points higher than at NSU (1008)
- Incoming NSU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NSU (3.3)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than NSU (97.9%)
NSU vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NSU or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and NSU.
- The graduation rate at NSU is higher than Missouri Southern State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn on average $1,500 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($38,100 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($20,831 vs. $21,531)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($215 vs. $222)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/