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Overview |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Joplin, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,090 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #921 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mssu.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,400 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,800 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,172 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,264 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,302 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 2,243 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,831 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $217 |
Diversity |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Missouri Southern | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Missouri Southern | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 4,090 students)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Missouri Southern or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 60% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $8,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Missouri Southern State University ($33,432.00 vs. $16,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($11,264 vs. $11,577)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 82.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($7,172 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Missouri Southern State University (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 103.8% larger than aid received Missouri Southern State University ($15,314 vs. $7,514)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 75 points higher than at Missouri Southern (1030)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri Southern students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Missouri Southern vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Missouri Southern 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 Missouri Southern.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Missouri Southern State University (51% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $9,700 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $156 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($20,831 vs. $20,987)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($215 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/