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Overview |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,144 | 15,755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | #171 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | slu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,026 | $49,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,052 | $49,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,624 | $13,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,061 | $29,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,016 | $37,006 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,937 | 12,986 | ||
| Admitted | 1,927 | 11,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.95 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $61,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $268 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | Saint Louis University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 4,144 students)
Missouri Southern vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or Saint Louis University-Main Campus?
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is 520.5% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($49,800.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.2% higher at Saint Louis University-Main Campus than Missouri Southern State University ($49,800.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Saint Louis University-Main Campus ($10,061 vs. $29,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 82.2% lower than costs at Saint Louis University Main Campus ($7,624 vs. $13,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than Saint Louis University Main Campus (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Louis University Main Campus students is 361.7% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($37,006 vs. $8,016)
Missouri Southern vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at Saint Louis University Main Campus (1257) is 227 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Saint Louis University-Main Campus (84.7%)
Missouri Southern vs. Saint Louis University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern or Saint Louis University-Main Campus? 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus and Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at Saint Louis University-Main Campus is higher than Missouri Southern State University (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Saint Louis University Main Campus earn on average $25,200 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $5,169 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($20,831 vs. $26,000)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates. ($215 vs. $268)
- More Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/