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Overview |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,012 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 87% |
Admission |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $226 |
Diversity |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
IU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 30% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 31,304 students)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 4.4% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at IU than University of Missouri Columbia ($37,685.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than University of Missouri-Columbia ($16,234 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 12.3% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($10,890 vs. $12,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Indiana University Bloomington (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 11.7% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,545 vs. $10,336)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU 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 IU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 4 points higher than at IU (1199)
- Incoming IU students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (72% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $2,000 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/