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Overview |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $232 |
Diversity |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Alabama is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 22,535 students)
Alabama vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- The University of Alabama is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.4% higher at Alabama than Missouri State University Springfield ($31,460.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Alabama ($17,677 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 47.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($9,782 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than The University of Alabama (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 94.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($15,683 vs. $8,049)
Alabama vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 91 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Alabama (80.1%)
Alabama vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (66% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from The University of Alabama earn on average $7,800 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($49,900 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,750)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/