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Overview |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $217 |
Diversity |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
IWU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 14% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 IWU based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 153.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Indiana Wesleyan University ($29,960.00 vs. $29,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than IWU ($13,211 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana Wesleyan University are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,050 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 65.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($20,194 vs. $12,205)
IWU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 19 points higher than at IWU (1086)
- Incoming IWU students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
IWU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (70% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $8,000 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,117 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,104)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($217 vs. $249)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/