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Overview |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | 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
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Arkansas State University based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 14,032 students)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($33,432.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Arkansas State University ($11,577 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 18.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($11,100 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Arkansas State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 42.9% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($15,314 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 17 points higher than at Arkansas State University (1088)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Arkansas State University vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $10,300 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,500 vs. $20,987)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/