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Columbia, MO · Saint Louis, MO
| University of Missouri-Columbia | Saint Louis University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,268/yr | $24,398/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,841/yr | $22,501/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,500 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,378/yr | $21,854/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $13,722/yr | $21,880/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,762/yr | $21,702/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $26,304/yr | $27,466/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $217/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,700/yr | $15,280/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $13,700/yr | $15,280/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $950/yr | $1,070/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,558/yr | $5,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $31,713/yr | $71,932/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $14,837/yr | $55,760/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $36,056/yr | $55,760/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 20% | 17% |
| Students taking federal loans | 35% | 30% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 78% | 75% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1150–1330 | 1200–1410 |
| SAT average | 1247 | 1317 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 23–30 | 25–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 22–28 | English 25–34 · Math 24–30 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 21,669 | 15,377 |
| Students accepted | 16,690 | 12,527 |
| Students who enrolled | 5,139 | 1,775 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 31% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 66% | 35% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 75% | 80% |
| Freshmen who come back | 93% | 88% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $63,403/yr | $70,783/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,277–$90,496 | $46,594–$97,115 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 74% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 77% | 81% |
| Black students graduating | 65% | 57% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 68% | 78% |
| Asian students graduating | 79% | 89% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $52,756/yr | $60,716/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 85% |
| Graduate on time | 56% | 72% |
| Pell students who graduate | 65% | 73% |
| First-gen students who finish | 62% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 57% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $58,213/yr | $66,316/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies 15% · Health Professions 12% | Health Professions 26% · Business, Management & Marketing 18% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 26% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Area, Ethnic & Gender Studies — 15% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 18% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 12% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 7% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Veterinary Medicine — $96,842/yr | Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences — $249,068/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 19% | 21% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 23,929 | 7,267 |
| Students per professor | 17 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 7,094 | 6,646 |
| Average professor pay | $11,563/mo | $11,423/mo |
| Full-time professors | 79% | 63% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $76,952 | $77,916 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | City (large) |
| Location | Columbia, MO | Saint Louis, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1839 | 1818 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 4.9% |
| Men | 45% | 41% |
| Women | 55% | 59% |
| White students | 79% | 53% |
| Black students | 4.8% | 11% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 9% |
| Asian students | 2.7% | 14% |
| Two or more races | 4.5% | 5.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 20% | 22% |
| Part-time students | 4% | 7.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.4% | 6.8% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,675/yr | $16,954/yr |
| Endowment | $1.5B | $1.9B |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 6,530 | 4,188 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,715/yr | $8,803/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,850/yr | $5,657/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | Land-grant institution | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force | Yes — Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FBS | NCAA Division I without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 16 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 541 | 354 |
| Athletic scholarships | $11.4M | $6.4M |
| Athletics budget | $181.1M | $29.6M |
| Athletics revenue | $181.1M | $29.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $3.1M | $475,572 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.