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Overview |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $226 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 31,304 students)
Alabama vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- The University of Alabama is 6.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Alabama than University of Missouri Columbia ($31,460.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Alabama ($19,889 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 32.5% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($10,890 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than The University of Alabama (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 35.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($15,683 vs. $11,545)
Alabama vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 22 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming Alabama students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Alabama vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than The University of Alabama (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,300 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,900)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,750)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($226 vs. $245)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/