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Overview |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,943 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #186 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iit.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,670 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,670 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,570 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,702 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,243 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 87% |
Admission |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,243 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 4,450 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $226 |
Diversity |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 63% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 37% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 26% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IIT | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than IIT based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 6,943 students)
IIT vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IIT or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Illinois Institute of Technology is 365.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($48,670.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at IIT than University of Missouri Columbia ($48,670.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than IIT ($19,889 vs. $28,702)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 43% lower than costs at Illinois Institute of Technology ($10,890 vs. $15,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois Institute of Technology than University of Missouri Columbia (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois Institute of Technology students is 248.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($40,243 vs. $11,545)
IIT vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IIT 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 IIT .
- The average SAT score at Illinois Institute of Technology (1251) is 48 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming IIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman IIT students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than IIT (61.4%)
IIT vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IIT 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 IIT.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Illinois Institute of Technology (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Illinois Institute of Technology earn on average $25,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($79,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than IIT graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than IIT graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More IIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/