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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Purdue?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 7.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Purdue University Main Campus ($30,441.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Missouri-Columbia ($12,576 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 8.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,030 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Purdue University Main Campus (87% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 29% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($11,545 vs. $8,950)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 28 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Purdue (52.7%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Purdue? 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 Purdue and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $7,000 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $54,200)
- Purdue University Main Campus students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,883)
- Purdue graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($222 vs. $226)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/