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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 11% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (16,920 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or BGSU?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 3.7% more expensive to attend than BGSU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $11,272.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($29,960.00 vs. $19,845.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than BGSU ($13,211 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 15.2% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($10,920 vs. $12,584)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis as Bowling Green State University Main Campus (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 37.2% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($12,205 vs. $8,898)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 93 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- BGSU has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or BGSU? 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 BGSU and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (58% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $2,700 more per year than BGSU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,600)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $5,013 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $26,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BGSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/