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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 49% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 31,013 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Wisconsin?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 34.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Wisconsin than University of Missouri Columbia ($39,042.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,216 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Madison are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($13,500 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Wisconsin Madison (84% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 3.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,734 vs. $11,350)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 97 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (82% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $10,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,883 vs. $22,250)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($226 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/