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Overview |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $226 |
Diversity |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rust College | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 207.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Rust College ($30,441.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than University of Missouri-Columbia ($8,151 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 109.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($5,200 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rust College than University of Missouri Columbia (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 35% larger than aid received Rust College ($11,545 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust 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 Rust College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 423 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.95 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Rust College vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Rust College (69% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $29,100 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $25,100)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,954 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,837)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($226 vs. $287)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/