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Overview |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,630 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #582 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wayne.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,933 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,622 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,321 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,347 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,605 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,002 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 10,547 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,258 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $217 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wayne State University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (23,630 students vs. 15,181 students)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Wayne State University is 10.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($12,933.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Wayne State University ($29,960.00 vs. $29,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than WSU ($13,211 vs. $15,347)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 3.7% lower than costs at Wayne State University ($10,920 vs. $11,321)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wayne State 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 15.1% larger than aid received Wayne State University ($12,205 vs. $10,605)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 35 points higher than at WSU (1070)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WSU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSU (3.42)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Wayne State University (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Wayne State University earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($51,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,271 lower median federal student loan debt than WSU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,258)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WSU graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/