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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 590 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | stephens.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $24,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $24,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $11,488 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $26,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $15,518 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 99% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 650 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 417 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 64.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1050/1240 | ||
| 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 93% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Stephens College | ||
| 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 590 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Stephens College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Stephens College?
- Stephens College is 135.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($24,586.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Stephens College ($30,441.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Stephens College ($19,889 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 5.5% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,890 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stephens College than University of Missouri Columbia (99% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stephens College students is 34.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($15,518 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Stephens College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Stephens College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stephens College or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 167 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Stephens College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Stephens College? 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 Stephens College and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Stephens College (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $16,800 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $37,400)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $5,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($226 vs. $279)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/