Missouri State vs California State University-Northridge (CSUN)

Missouri State University-Springfield and California State University-Northridge, two esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Missouri State boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. California State, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus culture. While both universities excel in various academic disciplines, Missouri State is renowned for its strong programs in health professions and education, while California State shines in the fields of business, engineering, and the arts. Explore the comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, such as graduation rates, tuition fees, and available student support services, to determine which university best aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	California State University-Northridge	Missouri State University-Springfield
Overview
Location	Northridge, California	Springfield, Missouri
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	82.0%	75.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.1%	93.9%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $70	$55
SAT range	N/A	1010 - 1200
ACT range	N/A	20 - 26
Students submitting SAT score		7.0%
Students submitting ACT score		81.0%
Total number of applicants	23,656	9,726
Total number of admissions given out	20,842	9,128
Admitted students who chose to enroll	4,716	2,562
Yield rate	22.6%	28.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $31,857 Out of state: $43,737	In state: $23,168 Out of state: $31,372
Average net price	$8,708	$16,501
Tuition	In state: $5,742 Out of state: $17,622	In state: $7,196 Out of state: $15,400
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,316 Meal plan: $4,506	Room/dormitory: $6,704 Meal plan: $3,154
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	82.0% Average amount $10,882	93.0% Average amount $7,355
Students receiving federal student loan	14.0% Average amount $4,779	46.0% Average amount $5,123
Students taking out private loans	1.0% Average amount $12,360	10.0% Average amount $9,487

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	34,496 Men 45.0% Women 55.0%	18,837 Men 40.8% Women 59.2%
Graduate students	5,612 Men 33.0% Women 67.0%	4,088 Men 36.6% Women 63.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Very Low
Out-of-state students	1.7%	N/A
International students	6.0%	3.3%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	4,029	3,476
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California Washington Hawaii Nevada Texas	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Public Administration and Social Service Computer and Information Science	Education Business Health Professions Visual & Performing Arts Computer and Information Science
Students to faculty ratio	26:1	19:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	54.2%	59.5%
Dropout rate	33.7%	37.0%
Transferred out	5.6%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $108,158 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $89,831 Year 2: $92,124 Year 3: $98,535 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $72,745 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $97,852 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,455 Year 2: $88,907 Year 3: $96,626 Construction Engineering Technologies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,863 Year 2: $75,204 Year 3: $92,559 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $80,493 Year 3: $92,252 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,281 Year 2: $83,669 Year 3: $89,964 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,782 Year 2: $75,047 Year 3: $84,221 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,859 Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $82,977 Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,180 Year 2: $76,863 Year 3: $82,194	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $175,202 Year 3: $184,068 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,548 Year 2: $95,169 Year 3: $108,834 Construction Management (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,513 Year 2: $61,020 Year 3: $71,727 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,220 Year 2: $62,579 Year 3: $70,514 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,200 Year 2: $58,402 Year 3: $66,825 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $65,601 Year 2: $66,592 Year 3: $66,652 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $66,081 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,558 Year 2: $55,102 Year 3: $65,278 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,213 Year 2: $54,928 Year 3: $58,162 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,330 Year 2: $53,984 Year 3: $57,217

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