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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Bozeman, MT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 16,681 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #590 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | montana.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $5,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $27,391 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $17,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $5,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 28,794 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 21,116 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 | MSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $45,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $248 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | MSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Montana State University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (16,681 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. MSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or MSU?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 100.8% more expensive to attend than MSU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $5,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Montana State University ($29,960.00 vs. $27,391.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than MSU ($13,211 vs. $17,250)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 3.5% lower than costs at Montana State University ($10,920 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 112.3% larger than aid received Montana State University ($12,205 vs. $5,749)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. MSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or MSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MSU or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at Montana State University (1131) is 26 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming MSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at MSU (3.5)
- MSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. MSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or MSU? 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 MSU and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is the same as at Montana State University (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $500 more per year than MSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,800)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,013 lower median federal student loan debt than MSU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than MSU graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More MSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/