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Overview |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Bolivar, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1028 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbuniv.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,990 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,990 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,290 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,926 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,146 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 881 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 877 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.3% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1148 | 973/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,087 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Baptist University | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 2,386 students)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Baptist University or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Southwest Baptist University is 247.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.3% higher at Southwest Baptist University than Missouri State University Springfield ($25,990.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Southwest Baptist University ($17,677 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 18% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($8,290 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Southwest Baptist University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 125.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($18,146 vs. $8,049)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Baptist University or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Southwest Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 32 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
Southwest Baptist University vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Baptist University or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and Southwest Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Southwest Baptist University (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $5,400 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $1,413 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,087 vs. $22,500)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($218 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/