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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State Penn State ASU Arkansas| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,585 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #191 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,520 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,770 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,146 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,836 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,477 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 87% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 53,781 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 43,416 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1390 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $226 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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 Colorado Boulder is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (39,585 students vs. 31,304 students)
CU Boulder vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 10.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($11,520.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at CU Boulder than University of Missouri Columbia ($38,770.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than CU Boulder ($19,889 vs. $21,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 48.3% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($10,890 vs. $16,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Colorado Boulder (87% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 10.2% larger than aid received University of Colorado Boulder ($11,545 vs. $10,477)
CU Boulder vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 9 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
CU Boulder vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Colorado Boulder (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $2,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $54,200)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,883)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($201 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU Boulder students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/