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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 532 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $13,098 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $23,261 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $19,424 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 414 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 91.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1130/1270 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 532 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 107.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Stephens College ($33,216.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Stephens College ($20,006 vs. $23,261)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stephens College are 3.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($13,098 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 65.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($19,424 vs. $11,734)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 167 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Stephens College has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Stephens College (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $16,800 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $37,400)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College 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/