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Overview |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Huntsville, AL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,237 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #514 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uah.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,120 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,012 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,122 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,588 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,983 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 87% |
Admission |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,581 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 4,359 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1226/1430 | 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 |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $226 |
Diversity |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UA Huntsville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UA Huntsville | 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
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than UA Huntsville based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 9,237 students)
UA Huntsville vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UA Huntsville or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 3.3% more expensive to attend than UA Huntsville for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $10,120.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Alabama at Huntsville ($30,441.00 vs. $23,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Alabama at Huntsville than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,588 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 2.1% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Huntsville ($10,890 vs. $11,122)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Huntsville than University of Missouri Columbia (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 28.5% larger than aid received University of Alabama at Huntsville ($11,545 vs. $8,983)
UA Huntsville vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Huntsville (1221) is 18 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming UA Huntsville students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman UA Huntsville students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UA Huntsville (78.1%)
UA Huntsville vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UA Huntsville 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 UA Huntsville.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Alabama at Huntsville (69% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $3,700 more per year than UA Huntsville graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $50,500)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,617 lower median federal student loan debt than UA Huntsville graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UA Huntsville graduates. ($226 vs. $242)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UA Huntsville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/