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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UB | ||
| 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 at Buffalo is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UB?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 47.8% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University at Buffalo ($30,441.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,524 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 48.9% lower than costs at University at Buffalo ($10,890 vs. $16,212)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University at Buffalo (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 35.5% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($11,545 vs. $8,521)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 30 points higher than at UB (1173)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at UB (27)
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UB (67.7%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UB? 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 UB and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (71% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $54,200)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,883)
- UB graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($201 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB 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/