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Overview |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,563 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #270 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,643 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,643 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,528 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,001 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,437 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Applied | 8,912 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 4,939 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1410 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 19% | ||
Campus |
IIT | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than IIT based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 8,563 students)
IIT vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 269.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($49,643.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at IIT than University of Missouri St Louis ($49,643.00 vs. $33,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than IIT ($11,577 vs. $25,001)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 26.1% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($13,104 vs. $16,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 183.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($43,437 vs. $15,314)
IIT vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 146 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming IIT students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- University of Missouri-St Louis has a higher acceptance rate (57.2%) than IIT (55.4%)
IIT vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at IIT is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (64% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $33,000 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/