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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU MSU University of Missouri-Columbia Arkansas UAPB Southwest Baptist University Pitt State| Philander Smith College | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 769 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | philander.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,804 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,804 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,250 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,634 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,317 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,800 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $215 |
Diversity |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
PSC | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than PSC based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 769 students)
PSC vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or Missouri Southern?
- Philander Smith College is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($11,804.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Missouri Southern than Philander Smith College ($16,052.00 vs. $11,804.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than PSC ($10,061 vs. $15,634)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 8.2% lower than costs at Philander Smith College ($7,624 vs. $8,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Philander Smith College (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Philander Smith College students is 28.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($10,317 vs. $8,016)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or PSC .
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at PSC (3.04)
PSC vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Philander Smith College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $9,800 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $26,800)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $10,169 lower median federal student loan debt than PSC graduates. ($20,831 vs. $31,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than PSC graduates. ($215 vs. $320)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/