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University of Missouri-Columbia SIUE Georgia State Memphis University of Missouri-Kansas City Missouri State University-Springfield University of Alabama at Birmingham UIC WKU Texas Tech Saint Louis University-Main Campus Kent State| Upper Iowa University | University of Missouri St Louis | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Fayette, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 14,800 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #441 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiu.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,000 | $13,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,000 | $33,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,770 | $13,104 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $11,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,995 | $15,314 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 695 | 4,627 | ||
| Admitted | 649 | 2,645 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.4% | 57.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 1030/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $217 |
Diversity |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 19% | ||
Campus |
UIU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than UIU based on total student enrollment (14,800 students vs. 3,102 students)
UIU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UIU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Upper Iowa University is 33.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($18,000.00 vs. $13,440.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Upper Iowa University ($33,432.00 vs. $18,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than UIU ($11,577 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Upper Iowa University are 34.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($9,770 vs. $13,104)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Upper Iowa University as University of Missouri St Louis (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Upper Iowa University students is 69.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri St Louis ($25,995 vs. $15,314)
UIU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UIU or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or UIU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 175 points higher than at UIU (930)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at UIU (20)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at UIU (3.34)
- UIU has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (57.2%)
UIU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UIU or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 Missouri-St Louis and UIU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Upper Iowa University (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $4,200 more per year than UIU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,100)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,013 lower median federal student loan debt than UIU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UIU graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/