Missouri Southern State vs University of the District of Columbia
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Missouri Southern State UniversityJoplin, MOCatholic life on campusUniversity of the District of ColumbiaWashington, DCCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Missouri Southern State has the higher graduation rate: 42% against 33% at University of the District of Columbia.
- Median debt is lower at Missouri Southern State: $19,174, against $24,872 at University of the District of Columbia.
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Joplin, MO
Washington, DC
Setting
City
City
Students
4,090
3,855
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
97%
Average SAT
1065
ACT middle 50%
17–24
Graduation rate
42%
33%
First-year retention
63%
68%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$12,007
$10,648
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$9,759
$10,268
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$10,132
$10,399
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$11,233
$10,557
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$14,578
$16,312
Net price, over $110,000 income
$15,083
Median debt
$19,174
$24,872
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$42,620
$44,236
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.
Missouri Southern State University · University of the District of Columbia