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Overview |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $217 |
Diversity |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
GVSU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 14% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | 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
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 15,181 students)
GVSU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Grand Valley State University is 19.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($13,952.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Grand Valley State University ($29,960.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than GVSU ($13,211 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,140 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Grand Valley State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 38.5% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($12,205 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU 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 GVSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 15 points higher than at GVSU (1090)
- Incoming GVSU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
GVSU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at GVSU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $1,700 more per year than GVSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $44,600)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,013 lower median federal student loan debt than GVSU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than GVSU graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/