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Lindenwood University DBU Baker MidlandU CMU - CLAS| Spalding University | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,555 | 5,641 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #797 | #969 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spalding.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,450 | $31,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,450 | $31,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,480 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,539 | $26,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,961 | $21,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 807 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 796 | 766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.7% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 14/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 853/1103 | 910/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Spalding | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than Spalding based on total student enrollment (5,641 students vs. 1,555 students)
Spalding vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spalding or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Spalding for in-state tuition ($31,530.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Spalding University ($31,530.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spalding University than Missouri Baptist University ($25,539 vs. $26,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spalding University are 69.1% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($8,480 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Spalding University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Spalding University ($21,169 vs. $17,961)
Spalding vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spalding or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Spalding .
- The average SAT score at Spalding University (970) is 9 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Spalding students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Spalding students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Spalding has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Missouri Baptist University (64.1%)
Spalding vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spalding or Missouri Baptist University? 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 Missouri Baptist University and Spalding.
- The graduation rate at Spalding is higher than Missouri Baptist University (42% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Spalding University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Spalding graduates. ($21,750 vs. $25,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Spalding graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spalding students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/