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UT Austin Baylor Texas Tech OU UT Dallas UNT University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Texas State UH TCU Truman State| University of Missouri Columbia | Texas A & M University College Station | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | College Station, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 74,014 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #115 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | tamu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $9,339 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $36,239 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $11,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $20,375 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $12,278 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 59% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 43,422 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 27,203 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 62.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1150/1390 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $65,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Texas A&M | ||
| 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
- Texas A & M University College Station is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (74,014 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Texas A&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Texas A&M?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Texas A&M for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,339.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Texas A&M than University of Missouri Columbia ($36,239.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Texas A&M ($19,889 vs. $20,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 6.1% lower than costs at Texas A & M University College Station ($10,890 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Texas A & M University College Station (87% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas A & M University College Station students is 6.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($12,278 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Texas A&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Texas A&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas A&M or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at Texas A & M University College Station (1212) is 9 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Texas A&M students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Texas A&M students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than Texas A&M (62.6%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Texas A&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Texas A&M? 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 Texas A&M and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Texas A&M is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (81% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Texas A & M University College Station earn on average $11,400 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($65,600 vs. $54,200)
- Texas A & M University College Station students graduate with a $3,133 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,883)
- Texas A&M graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($193 vs. $226)
- More Texas A&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/