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Overview |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,046 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #790 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccis.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,326 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,326 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,874 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,655 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,569 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | - | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,034 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $232 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 6,046 students)
Columbia College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Columbia College is 211.4% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($24,326.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.5% higher at Columbia College than Missouri State University Springfield ($24,326.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Columbia College ($17,104 vs. $22,655)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 15.3% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($8,874 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Missouri State University Springfield (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 77.8% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($14,569 vs. $8,193)
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Columbia College (3.59)
Columbia College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 Missouri State University-Springfield and Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than Columbia College (55% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $300 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,800)
- Columbia College students graduate with a $466 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($22,034 vs. $22,500)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($227 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/