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WKU NKU University of Missouri-Columbia Kentucky SIUE Georgia State Morehead State University Memphis University of Missouri-Kansas City Missouri State University-Springfield University of Alabama at Birmingham UIC| Eastern Kentucky University | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $217 |
Diversity |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Eastern based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 14,324 students)
Eastern vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 22.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Eastern Kentucky University ($29,960.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($10,806 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,360 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than University of Missouri St Louis (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 15.3% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,205 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 77 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Eastern vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $8,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,900)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $2,708 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,987 vs. $23,695)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/