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Overview |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Bowling Green, KY | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,493 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #875 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wku.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,112 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,000 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,072 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,625 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,260 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,505 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 7,276 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.9% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1170 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $217 |
Diversity |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WKU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WKU | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (16,493 students vs. 15,181 students)
WKU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WKU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 5.2% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $11,112.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Western Kentucky University ($29,960.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than University of Missouri-St Louis ($12,625 vs. $13,211)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 1.4% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($10,920 vs. $11,072)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than University of Missouri St Louis (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 19% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($12,205 vs. $10,260)
WKU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WKU 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 WKU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 58 points higher than at WKU (1047)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WKU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at WKU (3.42)
- WKU has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
WKU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WKU 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 WKU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than Western Kentucky University (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri St Louis earn on average $9,200 more per year than WKU graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $37,100)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $3,263 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $24,250)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WKU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/