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CU Boulder CU Denver MSU University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State OSU Arkansas UCCS IU Purdue UO| Colorado State University Fort Collins | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Fort Collins, CO | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,403 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #359 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colostate.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,218 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,078 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,728 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,926 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,727 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 87% |
Admission |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,122 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 30,066 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,004 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $226 |
Diversity |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Colorado State | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado State University Fort Collins is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (33,403 students vs. 31,304 students)
Colorado State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado State or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Colorado State for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $10,218.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.2% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Colorado State University Fort Collins ($30,441.00 vs. $30,078.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado State University Fort Collins than University of Missouri-Columbia ($16,926 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 26.1% lower than costs at Colorado State University Fort Collins ($10,890 vs. $13,728)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Colorado State University Fort Collins (87% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 7.6% larger than aid received Colorado State University Fort Collins ($11,545 vs. $10,727)
Colorado State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado State 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 Colorado State .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 58 points higher than at Colorado State (1145)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Colorado State (25)
- Accepted freshman Colorado State students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Colorado State has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
Colorado State vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado State 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 Colorado State.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Colorado State University Fort Collins (69% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $2,400 more per year than Colorado State graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,800)
- Colorado State University Fort Collins students graduate with a $879 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,004 vs. $21,883)
- Colorado State graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($217 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colorado State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/