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Overview |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $217 |
Diversity |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 14% | ||
Campus |
WMU | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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
- Western Michigan University is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 15,181 students)
WMU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Western Michigan University is 24.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($14,523.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Western Michigan University ($29,960.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than WMU ($13,211 vs. $20,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 1.7% lower than costs at Western Michigan University ($10,920 vs. $11,102)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than Western Michigan University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 79.1% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($12,205 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU 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 WMU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 75 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman WMU students have at the same average high school GPA (3.5) as students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
WMU vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at WMU is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (56% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $2,600 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $5,646 lower median federal student loan debt than WMU graduates. ($20,987 vs. $26,633)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than WMU graduates. ($217 vs. $275)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/