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Overview |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 87% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $226 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 31,304 students)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Kentucky is 10% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.6% higher at Kentucky than University of Missouri Columbia ($30,913.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Kentucky than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,693 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 34.8% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($10,890 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Missouri Columbia (94% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 22.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($14,114 vs. $11,545)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 60 points higher than at Kentucky (1143)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Kentucky (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Kentucky (3.59)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Kentucky (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $3,200 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,000)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $867 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,750)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($226 vs. $235)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/