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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | OU | ||
| 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 Missouri Columbia is larger than than OU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 28,308 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or OU?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 112.4% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($30,441.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than OU ($19,889 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 44.9% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($10,890 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 9.3% larger than aid received University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($11,545 vs. $10,561)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 1 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 OU (27)
- Accepted freshman OU 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 (79.1%) than OU (72.9%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or OU? 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 OU and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $5,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,883)
- OU 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 OU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/