Best private colleges in Missouri

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- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Acceptance rate: 59%
- Net price: $24,884
- SAT range: 1020-1250
- Niche grade:  B
#10. Webster University
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- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Acceptance rate: 68%
- Net price: $18,581
- SAT range: 980-1160
- Niche grade:  B
#9. Avila University
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- Location: Springfield, MO
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $19,119
- SAT range: 1050-1270
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Drury University
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- Location: Springfield, MO
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Net price: $21,641
- SAT range: 960-1200
- Niche grade:  B
#7. Evangel University
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- Location: Liberty, MO
- Acceptance rate: 47%
- Net price: $20,876
- SAT range: 1090-1270
- Niche grade:  B+
#6. William Jewell College
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- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Acceptance rate: 92%
- Net price: $24,733
- SAT range: 1000-1230
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Maryville University
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- Location: Kansas City, MO
- Acceptance rate: 67%
- Net price: $22,050
- SAT range: 1080-1270
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. Rockhurst University
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- Location: Point Lookout, MO
- Acceptance rate: 21%
- Net price: $12,611
- SAT range: 1010-1240
- Niche grade:  A-
#3. College of the Ozarks
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- Location: St. Louis, MO
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- Net price: $30,096
- SAT range: 1220-1430
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Saint Louis University
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- Location: Saint Louis, MO
- Acceptance rate: 13%
- Net price: $28,298
- SAT range: 1490-1570
- Niche grade:  A+

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Washington University in St. Louis
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