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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 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 |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (22,535 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 56.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Missouri State University Springfield ($29,960.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Missouri State University-Springfield ($13,211 vs. $17,677)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 11.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,782 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 51.6% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($12,205 vs. $8,049)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 15 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis 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 University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (55% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $4,200 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,100)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/