| WUSTL vs. MBU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#22 in National Universities #50 in World University Rankings #1 in Missouri Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Federal Region VII Universities #9 in Missouri Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 12-Week Certificate 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$65,790 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$33,122 |
| expensive$65,146 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$11,538 |
| More$53,057 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,462 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter12.06% | Acceptance Rate | Easier68.60% |
| Favorable46.75% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower40.94% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,357 | Total Enrollment | Smaller5,699 |
| Larger8,220 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller4,958 |
| Larger8,137 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller741 |
| Smaller678 | Online Student Population | Larger951 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower48% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower65% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,032) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 398) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,772) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,356 | Number of faculty | 263 |
| Higher$154,054 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$61,183 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.