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Overview |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $217 |
Diversity |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Louisville | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 14,800 students)
Louisville vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 6.4% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Louisville ($33,432.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Louisville ($11,577 vs. $18,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 12.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($11,690 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Louisville (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 16.5% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($15,314 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 54 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
Louisville vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Louisville is the same as at University of Missouri St Louis (51% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $1,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $1,331 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,656 vs. $20,987)
- Louisville graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($203 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/