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Missouri State University-Springfield MWSU Fayetteville State University University of Central Arkansas MSU University of Missouri-St Louis Alcorn State University University of Missouri-Columbia UAFS Arkansas PSC Pitt State| University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | Missouri Southern State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Pine Bluff, AR | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,387 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #987 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uapb.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,640 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,810 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,866 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,959 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,469 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,183 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 2,900 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.8% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 805/1045 | 960/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,200 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,748 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $215 |
Diversity |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UAPB | Missouri Southern | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Southern State University is larger than than UAPB based on total student enrollment (4,144 students vs. 2,387 students)
UAPB vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAPB or Missouri Southern?
- Missouri Southern State University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than UAPB for in-state tuition ($8,026.00 vs. $5,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.3% higher at Missouri Southern than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($16,052.00 vs. $12,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff than Missouri Southern ($9,959 vs. $10,061)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff ($7,624 vs. $8,866)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff as Missouri Southern State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff students is 68% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($13,469 vs. $8,016)
UAPB vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAPB or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or UAPB .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 159 points higher than at UAPB (871)
- Incoming Missouri Southern students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UAPB (18)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UAPB (2.9)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than UAPB (69.3%)
UAPB vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAPB 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 UAPB.
- The graduation rate at Missouri Southern is higher than University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (33% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Missouri Southern State University earn on average $6,400 more per year than UAPB graduates after ten years. ($36,600 vs. $30,200)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $5,917 lower median federal student loan debt than UAPB graduates. ($20,831 vs. $26,748)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than UAPB graduates. ($215 vs. $276)
- More Missouri Southern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAPB students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/