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Overview |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Fayetteville, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 30,936 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #458 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uark.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,666 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,420 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,368 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,208 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,474 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 95% |
Admission |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,219 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 20,695 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 1040/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arkansas is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (30,936 students vs. 15,181 students)
Arkansas vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 52.5% more expensive to attend than Arkansas for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $7,666.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Arkansas ($29,960.00 vs. $25,420.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Arkansas ($13,211 vs. $16,208)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 13.3% lower than costs at University of Arkansas ($10,920 vs. $12,368)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Arkansas (95% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 44% larger than aid received University of Arkansas ($12,205 vs. $8,474)
Arkansas vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas 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 Arkansas .
- The average SAT score at University of Arkansas (1154) is 49 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Arkansas students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Arkansas has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Arkansas vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas 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 Arkansas.
- The graduation rate at Arkansas is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (59% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Arkansas earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $513 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Arkansas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/