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Overview |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 84% |
Admission |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $226 |
Diversity |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Louisville | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | 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 Louisville based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 22,139 students)
Louisville vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 3% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Louisville ($33,216.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,808 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 15.9% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($11,690 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Louisville than University of Missouri Columbia (95% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Louisville students is 12.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($13,148 vs. $11,734)
Louisville vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville 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 Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 44 points higher than at Louisville (1159)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Louisville (26)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
Louisville vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Louisville (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $9,000 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $2,227 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,656 vs. $21,883)
- Louisville graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($203 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/