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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #606 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1030/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,934 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or CBU?
- Christian Brothers University is 239.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at CBU than University of Missouri Columbia ($35,520.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,612 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 6.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,220 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 133.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($26,964 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 98 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or CBU? 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 CBU and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Christian Brothers University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $3,600 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $50,600)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/