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Overview |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Saint Cloud, MN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,420 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stcloudstate.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,811 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,695 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,950 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,065 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,042 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,810 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 4,583 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1027/1200 | 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 |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,700 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
St. Cloud State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
St. Cloud State University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than St. Cloud State University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 10,420 students)
St. Cloud State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Cloud State University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 32.7% more expensive to attend than St. Cloud State University for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,811.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Saint Cloud State University ($29,960.00 vs. $18,695.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than St. Cloud State University ($13,211 vs. $14,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Cloud State University are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,950 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Cloud State University than University of Missouri St Louis (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 102% larger than aid received Saint Cloud State University ($12,205 vs. $6,042)
St. Cloud State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 75 points higher than at St. Cloud State University (1030)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at St. Cloud State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at St. Cloud State University (3.4)
- St. Cloud State University has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
St. Cloud State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Cloud State University 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 St. Cloud State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Saint Cloud State University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Cloud State University earn on average $400 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($46,700 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than St. Cloud State University graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More St. Cloud State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/