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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Stillwater, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 26,043 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | okstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $5,417 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $20,937 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $18,291 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $9,459 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 94% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Applied | 21,669 | 19,612 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 13,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 33.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $53,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 26,043 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 140.1% more expensive to attend than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $5,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($33,216.00 vs. $20,937.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,291 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oklahoma State University Main Campus are 19.9% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($11,300 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oklahoma State University Main Campus than University of Missouri Columbia (94% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 24.1% larger than aid received Oklahoma State University Main Campus ($11,734 vs. $9,459)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Oklahoma State University-Main Campus or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 85 points higher than at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (1118)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (25)
- Accepted freshman Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus (70.9%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Oklahoma State University-Main Campus? 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Oklahoma State University Main Campus (69% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $900 more per year than Oklahoma State University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,300)
- Oklahoma State 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)
- Oklahoma State University-Main Campus 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 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/