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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Memphis | ||
| 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 Memphis is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Memphis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 40% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.2% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Memphis ($29,960.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Memphis ($13,211 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 7.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,126 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Memphis than University of Missouri St Louis (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 26.8% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($12,205 vs. $9,625)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 76 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Memphis? 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 Memphis and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than University of Memphis (51% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $4,100 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,200)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,263 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,250)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($217 vs. $261)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/