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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Fargo, ND | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,800 | 11,952 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #441 | #591 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | ndsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $9,309 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,432 | $13,963 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,104 | $9,565 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,577 | $16,461 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,314 | $5,841 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 78% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,627 | 7,331 | ||
| Admitted | 2,645 | 7,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 31.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 968/1216 | ||
| 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 |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $53,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $23,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 65% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | NDSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than NDSU based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 11,952 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. NDSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or NDSU?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 44.4% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.4% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($33,432.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than NDSU ($11,577 vs. $16,461)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 37% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,565 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than North Dakota State University Main Campus (99% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 162.2% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($15,314 vs. $5,841)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. NDSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or NDSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NDSU or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 14 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. NDSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or NDSU? 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 NDSU and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at NDSU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (54% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $7,300 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $2,313 lower median federal student loan debt than NDSU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $23,300)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than NDSU graduates. ($217 vs. $240)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/