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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 64% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 10% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($11,498.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($30,441.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than UC ($19,889 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 18% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,890 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (87% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 32.2% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($11,545 vs. $8,733)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 38 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UC? 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 UC and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (69% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $8,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,117 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($226 vs. $237)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/