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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #525 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1080/1270 | ||
| 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 | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Ohio University | ||
| 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 Ohio University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 24,145 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Ohio University?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 27.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Ohio University Main Campus ($30,441.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Ohio University ($19,889 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 13.3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($10,890 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than University of Missouri Columbia (96% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 22.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($11,545 vs. $9,416)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 95 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $9,700 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,883)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/