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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 25% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 23,805 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 34.5% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($30,441.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Missouri-Columbia ($16,805 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 14.1% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,890 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Missouri Columbia (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 5.5% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,545 vs. $10,941)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 58 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Nebraska (78.6%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $183 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,700 vs. $21,883)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($224 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/