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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 1,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | edgewood.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $33,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $33,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $28,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $19,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 1,300 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 1,282 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 98.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 15% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Edgewood College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Edgewood College based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,876 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Edgewood College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Edgewood College?
- Edgewood College is 221% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($33,550.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Edgewood College than University of Missouri Columbia ($33,550.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Edgewood College ($19,889 vs. $28,189)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 11.3% lower than costs at Edgewood College ($10,890 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edgewood College than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edgewood College students is 68.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($19,418 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Edgewood College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Edgewood College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Edgewood College or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 153 points higher than at Edgewood College (1050)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Edgewood College (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Edgewood College (3.5)
- Edgewood College has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Edgewood College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Edgewood College? 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 Edgewood College and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Edgewood College (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $8,200 more per year than Edgewood College graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $46,000)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $3,617 lower median federal student loan debt than Edgewood College graduates. ($21,883 vs. $25,500)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Edgewood College graduates. ($226 vs. $263)
- More Edgewood College 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/