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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 75.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Penn State than University of Missouri Columbia ($35,946.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Penn State ($19,889 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 17% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($10,890 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Penn State Main Campus (87% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 14.7% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($11,545 vs. $10,066)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 1 points higher than at Penn State (1202)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at Penn State (27)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Penn State (55.2%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Penn State? 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 Penn State and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (87% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $4,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,883 vs. $26,818)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($226 vs. $277)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/