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Overview |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 87% |
Admission |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $226 |
Diversity |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UD | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than UD based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 24,039 students)
UD vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Delaware is 27.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at UD than University of Missouri Columbia ($35,890.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,044 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 30.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($10,890 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than University of Missouri Columbia (88% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 7.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($12,375 vs. $11,545)
UD vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 5 points higher than at UD (1198)
- Incoming UD students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (78% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $7,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $2,320 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,883 vs. $24,203)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($226 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/