Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State LSU| Florida State University | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $10,452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 87% |
Admission |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $226 |
Diversity |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 31,304 students)
Florida State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 159.9% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Florida State University ($30,441.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,003 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 6.4% lower than costs at Florida State University ($10,890 vs. $11,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Florida State University than University of Missouri Columbia (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 13.5% larger than aid received Florida State University ($11,545 vs. $10,169)
Florida State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State 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 Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 12 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Florida State students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $2,800 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $1,133 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,883)
- Florida State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($214 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Florida State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/