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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Fort Myers, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 15,969 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #802 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | fgcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $4,191 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $22,328 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,772 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $10,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $7,268 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 72% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 15,657 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 11,647 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 74.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 24.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1040/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | FGCU | ||
| 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
- Florida Gulf Coast University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (15,969 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. FGCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or FGCU?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 179% more expensive to attend than FGCU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $4,191.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Florida Gulf Coast University ($29,960.00 vs. $22,328.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Gulf Coast University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($10,834 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida Gulf Coast University are 11.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,772 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Florida Gulf Coast University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 67.9% larger than aid received Florida Gulf Coast University ($12,205 vs. $7,268)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. FGCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or FGCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FGCU or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 24 points higher than at FGCU (1081)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at FGCU (24)
- Accepted freshman FGCU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- FGCU has a higher acceptance rate (74.4%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. FGCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or FGCU? 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 FGCU and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Florida Gulf Coast University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $1,100 more per year than FGCU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,200)
- Florida Gulf Coast University students graduate with a $1,487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,987)
- FGCU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FGCU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/