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Overview |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 99% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $217 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 1,285.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 374.2% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Fitchburg State University ($33,432.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Fitchburg State ($11,577 vs. $15,820)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 8.6% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($13,104 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Fitchburg State University (99% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 75.7% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($15,314 vs. $8,717)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 112 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Fitchburg State (3.29)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Fitchburg State vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Fitchburg State University (51% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $2,300 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,000)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Fitchburg State graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,685)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Fitchburg State graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/