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Overview |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 87% |
Admission |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $226 |
Diversity |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Auburn University is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (31,764 students vs. 31,304 students)
Auburn vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.4% higher at Auburn than University of Missouri Columbia ($31,176.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Auburn ($19,889 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 37.7% lower than costs at Auburn University ($10,890 vs. $14,998)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Auburn University (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 17.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($11,545 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn 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 Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 15 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Auburn students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Auburn (43.7%)
Auburn vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Auburn University (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $100 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $54,100)
- Auburn University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,500 vs. $21,883)
- Auburn graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($222 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/