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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #594 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 47% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1100/1270 | ||
| 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 |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 13% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than ASU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 20,436 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or ASU?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 146.4% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Appalachian State University ($30,441.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($13,084 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 6.4% lower than costs at Appalachian State University ($10,890 vs. $11,582)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Appalachian State University (87% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 55.1% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($11,545 vs. $7,443)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 46 points higher than at ASU (1157)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ASU (26)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or ASU? 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 ASU and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Appalachian State University (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $12,600 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,883)
- ASU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/