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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT ISU| Illinois State University | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,989 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,066 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,131 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,584 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,871 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,590 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,884 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 18,589 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $217 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
ISU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 19% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- Illinois State University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (20,989 students vs. 14,800 students)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 11.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $12,066.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Illinois State University ($33,432.00 vs. $24,131.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than ISU ($11,577 vs. $20,871)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 13.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($11,584 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Illinois State University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 32.1% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($15,314 vs. $11,590)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 15 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming ISU 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 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (71% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,013 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/