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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee University of Missouri-Columbia Memphis SIUE Georgia State UA Huntsville ETSU University of Missouri-Kansas City Missouri State University-Springfield University of Alabama at Birmingham| University of Missouri St Louis | Tennessee Technological University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $165 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Tennessee Tech based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 9,902 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Tennessee Tech?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Tennessee Technological University ($29,960.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Tennessee Tech ($13,211 vs. $15,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 4% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,502 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than University of Missouri St Louis (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 44.1% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($12,205 vs. $8,471)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 3 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tennessee Tech and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Tennessee Technological University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $2,900 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $4,987 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($16,000 vs. $20,987)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($165 vs. $217)
- More Tennessee Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/