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Overview |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 87% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 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 |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $226 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
ISU | 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
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than ISU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 29,969 students)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 20.4% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Iowa State University ($30,441.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($15,310 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 16.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($9,358 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Iowa State University (87% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 4.5% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($11,545 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 61 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Iowa State University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $500 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,700)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,985 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,868)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($226 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/