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Westminster College Lincoln University of Missouri| Harris Stowe State University | William Woods University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,691 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,239 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,507 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | - | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- William Woods University is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (1,508 students vs. 1,084 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or WWU?
- William Woods University is 388.6% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 163.5% higher at WWU than Harris Stowe State University ($26,500.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than WWU ($10,239 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harris Stowe State University are 7.8% lower than costs at William Woods University ($9,691 vs. $10,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 94.5% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($20,431 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman WWU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe State University or WWU? 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 WWU and Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at WWU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (50% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from William Woods University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $30,100)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,588 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,025)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/