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Overview |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 23,409 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdenver.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,096 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,288 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,920 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,303 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,079 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,569 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 11,336 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,190 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $217 |
Diversity |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
CU Denver | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 19% | ||
Campus |
CU Denver | 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 Colorado Denver is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (23,409 students vs. 14,800 students)
CU Denver vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Denver or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 47.8% more expensive to attend than CU Denver for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $9,096.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Colorado Denver ($33,432.00 vs. $27,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than CU Denver ($11,577 vs. $15,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 13.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Denver ($13,104 vs. $14,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Colorado Denver (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 89.6% larger than aid received University of Colorado Denver ($15,314 vs. $8,079)
CU Denver vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Denver 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 CU Denver .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 50 points higher than at CU Denver (1055)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU Denver (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CU Denver (3.46)
- CU Denver has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
CU Denver vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Denver 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 CU Denver.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than University of Colorado Denver (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Denver earn on average $21,900 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($68,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $203 lower median federal student loan debt than CU Denver graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,190)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than CU Denver graduates. ($217 vs. $219)
- More CU Denver graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/