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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than WUSTL based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 16,500 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 374.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.9% higher at WUSTL than University of Missouri Columbia ($61,750.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than WUSTL ($20,006 vs. $22,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 53.3% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($13,550 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Washington University in St Louis (84% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 420.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($61,036 vs. $11,734)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 266 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than WUSTL (12%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $28,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $54,200)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $1,983 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,900 vs. $21,883)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($205 vs. $226)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/