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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 11,674 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #230 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | udayton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $46,170 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $46,170 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $15,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $31,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 18,864 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 13,969 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.77 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1158/1363 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $57,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | University of Dayton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 University of Dayton based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 11,674 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. University of Dayton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or University of Dayton?
- University of Dayton is 294.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($46,170.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at University of Dayton than University of Missouri St Louis ($46,170.00 vs. $29,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Dayton ($13,211 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 40.9% lower than costs at University of Dayton ($10,920 vs. $15,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Dayton than University of Missouri St Louis (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dayton students is 161.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($31,920 vs. $12,205)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. University of Dayton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or University of Dayton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dayton or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Dayton (1187) is 82 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming University of Dayton students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Dayton students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- University of Dayton has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. University of Dayton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or University of Dayton? 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 Dayton and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Dayton is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (74% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Dayton earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $5,013 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Dayton graduates. ($20,987 vs. $26,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than University of Dayton graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More University of Dayton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/