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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 14,489 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #305 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $17,076 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $5,181 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 33,648 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 22,410 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $11,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $117 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | City College of New York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 14,489 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. City College of New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or City College of New York?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 50.8% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than CUNY City College ($30,441.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than University of Missouri-Columbia ($5,181 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 56.8% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($10,890 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 17.5% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($11,545 vs. $9,822)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. City College of New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or City College of New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City College of New York or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 78 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. City College of New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or City College of New York? 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 City College of New York and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than CUNY City College (69% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,400 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $10,483 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($11,400 vs. $21,883)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($117 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/