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Overview |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,181 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umsl.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,693 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,960 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,211 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,205 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,913 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,000 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.1% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1210 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,987 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 5% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-St Louis | Wright State | ||
| 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 Missouri St Louis is larger than than Wright State based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 9,678 students)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-St Louis or Wright State?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Wright State University Main Campus ($29,960.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Wright State ($13,211 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 2.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,686 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Wright State University Main Campus (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 37.6% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($12,205 vs. $8,867)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-St Louis or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or University of Missouri-St Louis .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 71 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-St Louis vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-St Louis or Wright State? 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 Wright State and University of Missouri-St Louis.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $2,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,400)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $4,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($20,987 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/