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Overview |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 53,001 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #269 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,871 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,340 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,144 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,511 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,466 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 48,369 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $226 |
Diversity |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
U of A | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
U of A | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (53,001 students vs. 31,013 students)
U of A vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 9.6% more expensive to attend than U of A for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $11,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at U of A than University of Missouri Columbia ($39,340.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Arizona than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,144 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 6.3% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($13,550 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Missouri Columbia (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 40.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($16,511 vs. $11,734)
U of A vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
U of A vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Arizona (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $200 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,883)
- U of A graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($196 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of A students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/