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Overview |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,703 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #421 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,849 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,043 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,242 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,838 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,024 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,233 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 26,083 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $217 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Kentucky is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (32,703 students vs. 14,800 students)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 13.4% more expensive to attend than Kentucky for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $11,849.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Kentucky ($33,432.00 vs. $32,043.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Kentucky ($11,577 vs. $19,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 16.3% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($13,104 vs. $15,242)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Kentucky (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 17.6% larger than aid received University of Kentucky ($15,314 vs. $13,024)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 38 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Kentucky students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Kentucky earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,750)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($217 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/