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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $215 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Southern University and A & M College is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (7,320 students vs. 4,144 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.4% higher at Missouri Southern than Southern University and A & M College ($16,052.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Southern University and A & M College ($10,061 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 22.8% lower than costs at Southern University and A & M College ($7,624 vs. $9,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Southern University and A & M College (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 6.7% larger than aid received Southern University and A & M College ($8,016 vs. $7,514)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 119 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M College 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than Southern University and A & M College (33% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Southern University and A & M College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($38,000 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $9,919 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($20,831 vs. $30,750)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($215 vs. $317)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/