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Overview |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,801 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #805 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,208 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,464 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,259 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,275 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,905 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 5,939 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1290 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $217 |
Diversity |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
NKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (15,801 students vs. 15,181 students)
NKU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 14.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $10,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Northern Kentucky University ($29,960.00 vs. $20,464.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($7,259 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 3% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,920 vs. $11,248)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 8.2% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($12,205 vs. $11,275)
NKU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 37 points higher than at NKU (1068)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at NKU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
NKU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Northern Kentucky University (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $6,600 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $39,700)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,963 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,950)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($217 vs. $257)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/