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Overview |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,197 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #686 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ualr.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,729 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,320 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,162 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,173 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,494 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 95% |
Admission |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,568 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 2,193 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1220 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 17, 2025 |
Academics |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $217 |
Diversity |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UALR | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UALR | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than UALR based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 8,197 students)
UALR vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UALR or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 104.1% more expensive to attend than UALR for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $5,729.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($29,960.00 vs. $16,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arkansas at Little Rock than University of Missouri-St Louis ($11,173 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Arkansas at Little Rock are 19.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,162 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 16.3% larger than aid received University of Arkansas at Little Rock ($12,205 vs. $10,494)
UALR vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UALR 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 UALR .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 115 points higher than at UALR (990)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UALR (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UALR (3.42)
- UALR has a higher acceptance rate (61.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
UALR vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UALR 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 UALR.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than University of Arkansas at Little Rock (51% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $8,300 more per year than UALR graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $38,000)
- University of Arkansas at Little Rock students graduate with a $487 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($20,500 vs. $20,987)
- UALR graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UALR students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/