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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Oxford, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 19,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | muohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $14,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $35,371 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $15,824 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $23,031 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $14,752 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 30,367 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 26,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Miami | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $255 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 36% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Miami | ||
| 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 Miami based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 19,107 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Miami Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Miami?
- Miami University is 37.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($14,342.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at Miami than University of Missouri Columbia ($35,371.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Miami ($19,889 vs. $23,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 45.3% lower than costs at Miami University ($10,890 vs. $15,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miami University than University of Missouri Columbia (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miami University students is 27.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($14,752 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Miami Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Miami? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Miami or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 56 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Miami students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Miami Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Miami? 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 Miami and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Miami is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Miami University earn on average $100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $2,867 lower median federal student loan debt than Miami graduates. ($21,883 vs. $24,750)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Miami graduates. ($226 vs. $255)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/