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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Knoxville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 36,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #222 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | tennessee.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $11,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $12,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $20,885 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $11,491 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 50,488 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 23,221 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 46% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 28.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Tennessee | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (36,304 students vs. 31,013 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Tennessee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Tennessee?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Tennessee for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $11,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than The University of Tennessee ($33,216.00 vs. $29,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Tennessee ($20,006 vs. $20,885)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($12,500 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than University of Missouri Columbia (85% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 2.1% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee ($11,734 vs. $11,491)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Tennessee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Tennessee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 11 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Tennessee (27)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Tennessee (46%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Tennessee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Tennessee? 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 Tennessee and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than The University of Tennessee (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $54,200)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,883)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($206 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/