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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 16,880 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #242 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $25,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $16,182 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $19,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $9,747 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 30,740 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 21,477 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 69.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1120/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 16,880 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or University at Albany- SUNY?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 84% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.4% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than SUNY at Albany ($33,216.00 vs. $25,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than University of Missouri-Columbia ($19,165 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 19.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,550 vs. $16,182)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 20.4% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($11,734 vs. $9,747)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 112 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than University at Albany- SUNY (69.9%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than SUNY at Albany (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $1,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $54,200)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,065 vs. $21,883)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($217 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/