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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 17,012 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #20 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $59,420 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $59,420 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $18,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $23,432 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $58,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 43% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 32,014 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 3,764 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 11.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 48.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 | Jan 4, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 77% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | WUSTL | ||
| 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
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (17,012 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 408.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($59,420.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at WUSTL than University of Missouri St Louis ($59,420.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than WUSTL ($13,211 vs. $23,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 69.1% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($10,920 vs. $18,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Washington University in St Louis (95% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 376.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($58,188 vs. $12,205)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 364 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- University of Missouri-St Louis has a higher acceptance rate (51.1%) than WUSTL (11.8%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (93% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $36,500 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $46,300)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $1,087 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,900 vs. $20,987)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($205 vs. $217)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/