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Overview |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 95% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $217 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (16,216 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?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 70.8% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.8% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Wichita State University ($29,960.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- 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. $13,553)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 15.5% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,920 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Wichita State University (95% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 71.7% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($12,205 vs. $7,110)
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 16 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming WSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) 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 Wichita State University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $2,500 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,987)
- WSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- 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. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/