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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 4,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #279 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | lipscomb.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $34,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $34,304 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $14,036 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $27,937 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $24,404 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 3,705 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 2,635 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1130/1320 | ||
| 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 |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Lipscomb | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Lipscomb based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 4,704 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Lipscomb Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Lipscomb?
- Lipscomb University is 193.4% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($34,304.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Lipscomb than University of Missouri St Louis ($34,304.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Lipscomb ($13,211 vs. $27,937)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 28.5% lower than costs at Lipscomb University ($10,920 vs. $14,036)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lipscomb University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lipscomb University students is 100% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($24,404 vs. $12,205)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Lipscomb Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Lipscomb? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lipscomb or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at Lipscomb University (1176) is 71 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Lipscomb students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Lipscomb students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Lipscomb has a higher acceptance rate (71.1%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Lipscomb Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Lipscomb? 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 Lipscomb and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at Lipscomb is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Lipscomb University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($46,900 vs. $46,300)
- Lipscomb University students graduate with a $487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,987)
- Lipscomb graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More Lipscomb graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/