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Overview |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Orlando, FL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 68,346 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #379 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucf.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,478 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,810 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,498 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,108 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,986 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,977 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 22,560 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 29:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,270 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $188 | $226 |
Diversity |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UCF | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UCF | 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 Central Florida is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 31,304 students)
UCF vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCF or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 133.4% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Central Florida ($30,441.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than University of Missouri-Columbia ($13,108 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 5.6% lower than costs at University of Central Florida ($10,890 vs. $11,498)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 15.6% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($11,545 vs. $9,986)
UCF vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCF 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 UCF .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 24 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman UCF students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UCF (41%)
UCF vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCF 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 UCF.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Central Florida (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $5,300 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of Central Florida students graduate with a $3,613 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($18,270 vs. $21,883)
- UCF graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($188 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF 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/