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Overview |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,721 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #937 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsus.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,656 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,656 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,587 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,929 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 866 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1140 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,500 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 14% | ||
Campus |
LSUS | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | 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 LSUS based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 8,721 students)
LSUS vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSUS or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 106.7% more expensive to attend than LSUS for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 429.7% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Louisiana State University Shreveport ($29,960.00 vs. $5,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Missouri-St Louis ($7,587 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana State University Shreveport are 6.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,226 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Louisiana State University Shreveport than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 22.9% larger than aid received Louisiana State University Shreveport ($12,205 vs. $9,929)
LSUS vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSUS 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 LSUS .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 76 points higher than at LSUS (1029)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at LSUS (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at LSUS (3.38)
- LSUS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
LSUS vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSUS 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 LSUS.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Louisiana State University Shreveport (51% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $6,800 more per year than LSUS graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,500)
- Louisiana State University Shreveport students graduate with a $1,487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,987)
- LSUS 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 LSUS students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/