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Overview |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 1060/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than Spelman based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 3,102 students)
Spelman vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 22.8% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Spelman College ($31,784.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Baptist University than Spelman ($25,590 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Baptist University are 30.1% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,040 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Baptist University than Spelman College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 72.8% larger than aid received Spelman College ($18,372 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman 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 Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Spelman College (1015) is 54 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Spelman students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Missouri Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (70.9%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Missouri Baptist University (77% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Spelman graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Spelman graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Missouri Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/