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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Marshall, MN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,930 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #948 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smsu.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,258 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,004 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,389 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,558 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 1,427 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.6% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1102 | 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 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,678 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $217 |
Diversity |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Southwest Minnesota State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 6,930 students)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southwest Minnesota State University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 32.3% more expensive to attend than Southwest Minnesota State University for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Southwest Minnesota State University ($29,960.00 vs. $8,840.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Southwest Minnesota State University ($13,211 vs. $15,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Minnesota State University are 18% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,258 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Southwest Minnesota State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 65.2% larger than aid received Southwest Minnesota State University ($12,205 vs. $7,389)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 97 points higher than at Southwest Minnesota State University (1008)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Southwest Minnesota State University (3.21)
- Southwest Minnesota State University has a higher acceptance rate (91.6%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Southwest Minnesota State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southwest Minnesota 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 Southwest Minnesota State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Southwest Minnesota State University (51% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $5,100 more per year than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,200)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $691 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,678)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Minnesota State University graduates. ($217 vs. $224)
- More Southwest Minnesota State University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/