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Overview |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 87% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1140/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $226 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 36.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 297.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Chicago State University ($30,441.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($6,446 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 26.7% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($10,890 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 37.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($15,891 vs. $11,545)
CSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 328 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at CSU (3.18)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Chicago State University (69% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $15,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $38,300)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $9,367 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,883 vs. $31,250)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($226 vs. $323)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/