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Overview |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Elsah, Illinois | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 323 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | principiacollege.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,200 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,200 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,870 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,039 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,051 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 209 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 100 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.34 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1300 | 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 |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $226 |
Diversity |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Principia College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Principia College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 323 students)
Principia College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Principia College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Principia College is 198.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Principia College than University of Missouri Columbia ($31,200.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Principia College than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,039 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 18.2% lower than costs at Principia College ($10,890 vs. $12,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Principia College than University of Missouri Columbia (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Principia College students is 134.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($27,051 vs. $11,545)
Principia College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Principia College 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 Principia College .
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Principia College (3.34)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Principia College (47.8%)
Principia College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Principia College 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 Principia College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/