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Overview |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Tempe, AZ | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 79,593 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #384 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,308 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,450 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,091 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,401 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,992 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 84% |
Admission |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 68,840 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 62,084 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,600 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,278 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $226 |
Diversity |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ASU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arizona State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (79,593 students vs. 31,013 students)
ASU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ASU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 15% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $11,308.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Arizona State University ($33,216.00 vs. $31,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arizona State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($16,401 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 18.8% lower than costs at Arizona State University ($13,550 vs. $16,091)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arizona State University than University of Missouri Columbia (89% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arizona State University students is 2.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($11,992 vs. $11,734)
ASU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ASU or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or ASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 45 points higher than at ASU (1158)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ASU (3.54)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
ASU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ASU or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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-Columbia and ASU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Arizona State University (69% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $1,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $52,600)
- Arizona State University students graduate with a $1,605 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,278 vs. $21,883)
- ASU graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($209 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/