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FGCU UCF Florida State Nova FIU University of South Florida St. Petersburg UNF USF Main Campus UT Lynn University Miami Florida| Florida Atlantic University | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Boca Raton, FL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 29,592 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #738 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fau.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,522 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,374 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,536 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,711 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,334 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 95% |
Admission |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,268 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 19,734 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.3% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1200 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,861 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $217 |
Diversity |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
FAU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 14% | ||
Campus |
FAU | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida Atlantic University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (29,592 students vs. 15,181 students)
FAU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FAU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 363.6% more expensive to attend than FAU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $2,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Florida Atlantic University ($29,960.00 vs. $14,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida Atlantic University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($9,711 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 14.8% lower than costs at Florida Atlantic University ($10,920 vs. $12,536)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Florida Atlantic University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 18.1% larger than aid received Florida Atlantic University ($12,205 vs. $10,334)
FAU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FAU 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 FAU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 58 points higher than at FAU (1047)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at FAU (23)
- Accepted freshman FAU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- FAU has a higher acceptance rate (81.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
FAU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FAU 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 FAU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Florida Atlantic University (51% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $100 more per year than FAU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $46,200)
- Florida Atlantic University students graduate with a $4,126 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($16,861 vs. $20,987)
- FAU graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($174 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former FAU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/