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University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State Arkansas IU Purdue Michigan State Nebraska WSU OU Drury University KU| University of Missouri Columbia | Missouri State University Springfield | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 22,535 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $7,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $16,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $9,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $17,677 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $8,049 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 8,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 973/1230 | ||
| 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 | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $232 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Missouri State University-Springfield based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 22,535 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $7,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.1% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Missouri State University Springfield ($30,441.00 vs. $16,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Missouri-Columbia ($17,677 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($9,782 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri State University Springfield than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 43.4% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($11,545 vs. $8,049)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 113 points higher than at Missouri State University-Springfield (1090)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Missouri State University-Springfield (24)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $12,100 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $42,100)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $617 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($226 vs. $232)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/