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Overview |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Durango, CO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,413 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #824 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fortlewis.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,560 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,688 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,390 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,074 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,989 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,253 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 3,964 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
FLC | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 19% | ||
Campus |
FLC | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than FLC based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 3,413 students)
FLC vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FLC or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 77.8% more expensive to attend than FLC for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $7,560.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Fort Lewis College ($33,432.00 vs. $18,688.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than FLC ($11,577 vs. $16,074)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 2.2% lower than costs at Fort Lewis College ($13,104 vs. $13,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Fort Lewis College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 9.5% larger than aid received Fort Lewis College ($15,314 vs. $13,989)
FLC vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FLC 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 FLC .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 93 points higher than at FLC (1012)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FLC (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at FLC (3.3)
- FLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
FLC vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FLC 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 FLC.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Fort Lewis College (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $7,300 more per year than FLC graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,000)
- Fort Lewis College students graduate with a $1,487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,987)
- FLC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FLC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/