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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 2,386 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $25,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $25,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $8,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $18,926 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $18,146 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 881 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 32.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 928/1148 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 2,386 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 122.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($25,990.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Southwest Baptist University ($29,960.00 vs. $25,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Southwest Baptist University ($13,211 vs. $18,926)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 31.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($8,290 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than University of Missouri St Louis (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 48.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($18,146 vs. $12,205)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 47 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southwest Baptist University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Southwest Baptist University (51% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $9,600 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $100 lower median federal student loan debt than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,087)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Southwest Baptist University graduates. ($217 vs. $218)
- More Southwest Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/