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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Bolivar, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #1031 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | sbuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $27,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $27,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $8,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $19,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $18,334 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 1,054 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 99.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 25.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 960/1200 | ||
| 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 | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,087 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Southwest Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Southwest Baptist University based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 2,155 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Southwest Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Southwest Baptist University?
- Southwest Baptist University is 109.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($27,290.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Southwest Baptist University ($33,216.00 vs. $27,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwest Baptist University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($19,781 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwest Baptist University are 51.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($8,952 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southwest Baptist University than University of Missouri Columbia (96% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southwest Baptist University students is 56.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($18,334 vs. $11,734)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Southwest Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Southwest Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwest Baptist University or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 145 points higher than at Southwest Baptist University (1058)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Southwest Baptist University (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Southwest Baptist University (3.55)
- Southwest Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (99.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Southwest Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Southwest Baptist University? 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 Southwest Baptist University and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Southwest Baptist University (69% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $17,500 more per year than Southwest Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $36,700)
- Southwest Baptist University students graduate with a $796 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,087 vs. $21,883)
- Southwest Baptist University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($218 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwest Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/