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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 46,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $20,877 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $10,418 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $14,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $11,457 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 75% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 29,783 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 19,728 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UH | ||
| 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 Houston is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UH?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 20.3% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Houston ($30,441.00 vs. $20,877.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,056 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 4.5% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,418 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Houston (87% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 0.8% larger than aid received University of Houston ($11,545 vs. $11,457)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 49 points higher than at UH (1154)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UH (26)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UH (3.46)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UH (66.2%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UH? 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 UH and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Houston (69% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $4,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $54,200)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $2,133 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,883)
- UH graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($204 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UH students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/