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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,800 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #441 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,440 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,432 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,104 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,577 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,314 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,627 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 2,645 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 990/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 5,184 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Ship?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($13,440.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.9% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,432.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Ship ($11,577 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($12,952 vs. $13,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 157.3% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,314 vs. $5,951)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 126 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Ship? 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 Ship and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (60% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $900 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/