Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Northwestern Harvard Cornell University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Yale Duke Stanford Princeton Truman State Columbia Loyola| University of Chicago | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,339 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #7 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uchicago.edu | missouri.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,179 | $10,452 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,179 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,396 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,991 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $48,422 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 87% |
Admission |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,522 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 2,039 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 5.4% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 84.8% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 34/35 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1500/1580 | 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 |
Academics |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $98,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $149 | $226 |
Diversity |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 54% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 12% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UChicago | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than UChicago based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 18,339 students)
UChicago vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UChicago or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Chicago is 485.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($61,179.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at UChicago than University of Missouri Columbia ($61,179.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than UChicago ($19,889 vs. $36,991)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 68.9% lower than costs at University of Chicago ($10,890 vs. $18,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Chicago (87% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Chicago students is 319.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($48,422 vs. $11,545)
UChicago vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UChicago 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 UChicago .
- The average SAT score at University of Chicago (1506) is 303 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming UChicago students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman UChicago students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UChicago (5.4%)
UChicago vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UChicago 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 UChicago.
- The graduation rate at UChicago is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (92% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Chicago earn on average $44,300 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($98,500 vs. $54,200)
- University of Chicago students graduate with a $7,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($14,500 vs. $21,883)
- UChicago graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($149 vs. $226)
- More UChicago graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/