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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 5,051 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #849 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other Protestant | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | oru.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $9,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $22,360 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $23,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 4,045 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 3,170 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 22.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 990/1240 | ||
| 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 | ORU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $29,244 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $302 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 11% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 16% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | ORU | ||
| 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 ORU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 5,051 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. ORU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or ORU?
- Oral Roberts University is 199% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($31,250.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at ORU than University of Missouri Columbia ($31,250.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than ORU ($19,889 vs. $22,360)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oral Roberts University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($9,050 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oral Roberts University than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oral Roberts University students is 105.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($23,675 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. ORU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or ORU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ORU or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 194 points higher than at ORU (1009)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at ORU (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at ORU (3.5)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than ORU (78.4%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. ORU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or ORU? 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 ORU and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Oral Roberts University (69% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $14,000 more per year than ORU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $40,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $7,361 lower median federal student loan debt than ORU graduates. ($21,883 vs. $29,244)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than ORU graduates. ($226 vs. $302)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ORU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/