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Overview |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,231 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #925 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mobap.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,784 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,784 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,040 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,590 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,372 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,055 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 748 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.9% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.4% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1200 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,750 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 10% |
Students |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Baptist University | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 3,144 students)
Missouri Baptist University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Baptist University or GWU?
- Missouri Baptist University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Gardner Webb University ($31,784.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Missouri Baptist University ($22,339 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 11.8% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,770 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 31.3% larger than aid received Missouri Baptist University ($24,130 vs. $18,372)
Missouri Baptist University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Baptist University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Missouri Baptist University .
- The average SAT score at Gardner Webb University (977) is 16 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Missouri Baptist University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- GWU has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
Missouri Baptist University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Baptist University or GWU? 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 GWU and Missouri Baptist University.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than Missouri Baptist University (55% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $3,219 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($21,750 vs. $24,969)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/