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Overview |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,069 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #848 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ipfw.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,815 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,403 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,111 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,951 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,432 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,853 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 4,721 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $217 |
Diversity |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IPFW | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than IPFW based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 9,069 students)
IPFW vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IPFW or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 49.6% more expensive to attend than IPFW for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $7,815.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($29,960.00 vs. $20,403.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Missouri-St Louis ($11,951 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne are 8% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,111 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 64.2% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne ($12,205 vs. $7,432)
IPFW vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IPFW 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 IPFW .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 110 points higher than at IPFW (995)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at IPFW (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at IPFW (3.37)
- IPFW has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
IPFW vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IPFW 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 IPFW.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (51% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $7,700 more per year than IPFW graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,600)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,513 lower median federal student loan debt than IPFW graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than IPFW graduates. ($217 vs. $253)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IPFW 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/