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Overview |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Champaign, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 56,563 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinois.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,712 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,208 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,938 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,297 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,524 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 84% |
Admission |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 67,398 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 29,446 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1510 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 5, 2026 |
Academics |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $226 |
Diversity |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Illinois | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (56,563 students vs. 31,013 students)
Illinois vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Illinois or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Illinois for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $12,712.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($33,216.00 vs. $31,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign than University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,297 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 2.9% lower than costs at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign ($13,550 vs. $13,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (84% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students is 49.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($17,524 vs. $11,734)
Illinois vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Illinois 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 Illinois .
- The average SAT score at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign (1305) is 102 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Illinois students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Illinois students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Illinois (43.7%)
Illinois vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Illinois 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 Illinois.
- The graduation rate at Illinois is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign earn on average $12,300 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($66,500 vs. $54,200)
- University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,883)
- Illinois graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More Illinois graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/