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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,013 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #274 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,008 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,216 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,550 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,006 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,734 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,669 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 16,690 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Nebraska based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 23,986 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 62.4% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($13,008.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($33,216.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,029 vs. $20,006)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 2.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($13,550 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 22.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,734 vs. $9,554)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 58 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (77%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $4,600 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $183 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,700 vs. $21,883)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($224 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/