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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Kansas City Nebraska UNI Truman State Wisconsin Arkansas Illinois Miami Minnesota| University of Iowa | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,015 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,711 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,674 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,476 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,587 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,959 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 87% |
Admission |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,729 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 22,128 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1340 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $226 |
Diversity |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Missouri Columbia is larger than than Iowa based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 30,015 students)
Iowa vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 20% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Iowa than University of Missouri Columbia ($30,674.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than University of Missouri-Columbia ($19,587 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 5.4% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,890 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Iowa (87% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 15.9% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($11,545 vs. $9,959)
Iowa vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa 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 Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 39 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Iowa vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $5,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $54,200)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $267 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,616 vs. $21,883)
- Iowa graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($223 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/