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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Las Vegas, NV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 30,660 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #609 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | unlv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $8,159 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $24,701 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $11,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $13,159 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $6,346 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 13,275 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 11,325 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 38.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | UNLV | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $19,018 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | UNLV | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Nevada Las Vegas is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (30,660 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. UNLV Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or UNLV?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 43.3% more expensive to attend than UNLV for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $8,159.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Nevada Las Vegas ($29,960.00 vs. $24,701.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Las Vegas than University of Missouri-St Louis ($13,159 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Nevada Las Vegas ($10,920 vs. $11,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Nevada Las Vegas (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 92.3% larger than aid received University of Nevada Las Vegas ($12,205 vs. $6,346)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. UNLV Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or UNLV? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNLV or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 98 points higher than at UNLV (1007)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UNLV (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UNLV (3.4)
- UNLV has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. UNLV Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or UNLV? 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 UNLV and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than University of Nevada Las Vegas (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Nevada Las Vegas earn on average $1,300 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $46,300)
- University of Nevada Las Vegas students graduate with a $1,969 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($19,018 vs. $20,987)
- UNLV graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNLV students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/