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Overview |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $232 |
Diversity |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 16% | ||
Campus |
UNI | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Northern Iowa is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,111.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.3% higher at UNI than Missouri State University Springfield ($19,265.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,782 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 4.7% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($9,343 vs. $9,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 25.5% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,049 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI 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 UNI .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 40 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at UNI (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Missouri State University-Springfield (92.6%)
UNI vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI 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 UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $5,600 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $42,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,625 vs. $22,500)
- UNI graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($213 vs. $232)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/