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University of Missouri-St Louis (UMSL) vs University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS)

When it comes to higher education, University of Missouri-St Louis (UMSL) and University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) stand out as two compelling options for prospective students. UMSL, located in the vibrant city of St. Louis, Missouri, boasts an acceptance rate of 88%, while UCCS, nestled in the picturesque Rocky Mountains of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has a slightly lower acceptance rate of 79%. Both universities offer a diverse range of undergraduate and graduate programs, with UMSL excelling in fields like business, education, and nursing, and UCCS gaining recognition for its programs in engineering, computer science, and health sciences. While UMSL's student body is predominantly composed of local students, UCCS attracts a more diverse population, with a significant number of out-of-state and international students. With UMSL's graduation rate hovering around 48% and UCCS's at 59%, both institutions are committed
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University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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University of Missouri-St Louis

Overview

Location Colorado Springs, Colorado Saint Louis, Missouri
Campus setting City: Large Suburb: Large
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Public Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 67.0% 73.0%
Common app member Yes Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 95.3% 56.6%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $60
$50
SAT range N/A 1020 - 1300
ACT range N/A 22 - 29
Students submitting SAT score 8.0%
Students submitting ACT score 50.0%
Total number of applicants 11,900 3,054
Total number of admissions given out 11,337 1,729
Admitted students who chose to enroll 1,409 296
Yield rate 12.4% 17.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Not required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Not required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price
In state: $26,306
Out of state: $38,762
In state: $30,628
Out of state: $47,946
Average net price $15,547 $10,525
Tuition
In state: $7,296
Out of state: $19,752
In state: $11,214
Out of state: $28,532
Room & board $11,458
Room/dormitory: $6,858
Meal plan: $4,328
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 71.0%
Average amount $6,940 		96.0%
Average amount $13,438
Students receiving federal student loan 34.0%
Average amount $5,047 		32.0%
Average amount $4,906
Students taking out private loans 7.0%
Average amount $15,415 		4.0%
Average amount $11,359

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 10,002
Men 45.8% Women 54.2% 		12,347
Men 42.4% Women 57.6%
Graduate students 2,029
Men 40.0% Women 60.0% 		2,842
Men 31.8% Women 68.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Low
Out-of-state students 22.0% 15.8%
International students 1.3% 2.5%
Campus local/setting City: Large Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity 1,719 749
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from Colorado Texas California Illinois Minnesota Missouri Illinois Wisconsin Kansas Georgia

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Business
  • Health Professions
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Communication and Journalism
  • Business
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Social Sciences
Students to faculty ratio 16:1 14:1
Institutional accreditation Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 44.1% 57.6%
Dropout rate 16.8% 39.0%
Transferred out 35.6% N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $96,442
  • Year 2: $92,358
  • Year 3: $103,568
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,849
  • Year 2: $67,240
  • Year 3: $77,111
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $68,511
  • Year 2: $69,338
  • Year 3: $76,950
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $67,374
  • Year 2: $71,015
  • Year 3: $74,444
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,567
  • Year 2: $56,544
  • Year 3: $64,874
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,473
  • Year 2: $59,441
  • Year 3: $63,152
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $42,437
  • Year 2: $45,048
  • Year 3: $53,324
Public Administration (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $50,674
  • Year 2: $44,170
  • Year 3: $49,511
Economics (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $39,542
  • Year 2: $40,089
  • Year 3: $48,299
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $41,745
  • Year 2: $40,521
  • Year 3: $47,859
Optometry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $88,537
  • Year 2: $95,376
  • Year 3: $107,901
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $87,517
  • Year 2: $79,389
  • Year 3: $94,521
Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $83,539
  • Year 2: $80,718
  • Year 3: $90,859
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $69,288
  • Year 2: $72,714
  • Year 3: $80,937
Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,659
  • Year 2: $61,814
  • Year 3: $78,002
Education, General (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $64,601
  • Year 2: $67,995
  • Year 3: $69,713
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $58,943
  • Year 3: $69,163
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $58,377
  • Year 2: $60,523
  • Year 3: $68,717
Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $63,661
  • Year 2: $60,523
  • Year 3: $67,691
Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $59,713
  • Year 2: $59,350
  • Year 3: $61,121

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