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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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 State University Springfield is larger than than Saint Louis University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 15,755 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 566.1% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.9% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Missouri State University Springfield ($49,800.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($17,677 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 42% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($9,782 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 359.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($37,006 vs. $8,049)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 167 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (3.73)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (84.7%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $19,700 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/