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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Texas Tech | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Lubbock, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 40,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | ttu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Texas Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $8,935 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $21,205 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,460 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $17,896 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $9,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 77% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Texas Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 35,400 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 23,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1090/1280 | ||
| 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Texas Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $58,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Texas Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 23% | ||
| % 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 | Texas Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Texas Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Texas Tech University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (40,378 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Texas Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Texas Tech?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Texas Tech for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,935.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Texas Tech University ($29,960.00 vs. $21,205.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Texas Tech ($13,211 vs. $17,896)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Tech University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,460 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Texas Tech University (95% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 30.4% larger than aid received Texas Tech University ($12,205 vs. $9,359)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Texas Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Texas Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Tech or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at Texas Tech University (1134) is 29 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Texas Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Texas Tech students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Texas Tech has a higher acceptance rate (67.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Texas Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Texas 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 Texas Tech and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at Texas Tech is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Texas Tech University earn on average $12,200 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($58,500 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Tech graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Tech graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Texas Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/