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Overview |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Rolla, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 7,080 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #226 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | mst.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $9,696 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $28,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $11,248 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $14,023 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $13,779 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 96% |
Admission |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 6,311 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 5,143 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1173/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $68,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $24,563 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $253 |
Diversity |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 22% | ||
Campus |
IU | Missouri University of Science and Technology | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Missouri University of Science and Technology based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 7,080 students)
IU vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or Missouri University of Science and Technology?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 3.3% more expensive to attend than Missouri University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $9,696.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at IU than Missouri University of Science and Technology ($37,685.00 vs. $28,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri University of Science and Technology than IU ($14,023 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri University of Science and Technology are 8.7% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($11,248 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri University of Science and Technology than Indiana University Bloomington (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri University of Science and Technology students is 33.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($13,779 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU or Missouri University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri University of Science and Technology or IU .
- The average SAT score at Missouri University of Science and Technology (1261) is 62 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at IU (27)
- Accepted freshman Missouri University of Science and Technology students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at IU (3.74)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Missouri University of Science and Technology (81.5%)
IU vs. Missouri University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU or Missouri University of Science and Technology? 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 Missouri University of Science and Technology and IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Missouri University of Science and Technology (72% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Missouri University of Science and Technology earn on average $12,200 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($68,400 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $2,063 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($22,500 vs. $24,563)
- IU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Missouri University of Science and Technology graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/