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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 34,393 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #901 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | utsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $5,951 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $18,259 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,046 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $12,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $8,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 23,295 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 20,243 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 24:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $22,983 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 53% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 2% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UTSA | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at San Antonio is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (34,393 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. UTSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or UTSA?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 96.5% more expensive to attend than UTSA for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $5,951.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than The University of Texas at San Antonio ($29,960.00 vs. $18,259.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at San Antonio than University of Missouri-St Louis ($12,664 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 1.2% lower than costs at The University of Texas at San Antonio ($10,920 vs. $11,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than The University of Texas at San Antonio (95% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 36.6% larger than aid received The University of Texas at San Antonio ($12,205 vs. $8,934)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. UTSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or UTSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTSA or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 62 points higher than at UTSA (1043)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UTSA (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UTSA (3.36)
- UTSA has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. UTSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or UTSA? 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 UTSA and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than The University of Texas at San Antonio (51% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at San Antonio earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $1,996 lower median federal student loan debt than UTSA graduates. ($20,987 vs. $22,983)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UTSA graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTSA students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/