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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Reno, NV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 20,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | unr.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $8,133 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $24,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $13,796 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $16,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $7,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 92% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 9,398 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 8,047 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 85.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1060/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 7, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $18,801 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $194 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Nevada-Reno | ||
| 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 University of Nevada-Reno based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 20,945 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University of Nevada-Reno Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Nevada-Reno?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 28.5% more expensive to attend than University of Nevada-Reno for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,133.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Nevada Reno ($30,441.00 vs. $24,687.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nevada Reno than University of Missouri-Columbia ($16,670 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 26.7% lower than costs at University of Nevada Reno ($10,890 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nevada Reno than University of Missouri Columbia (92% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 47.5% larger than aid received University of Nevada Reno ($11,545 vs. $7,829)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University of Nevada-Reno Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Nevada-Reno? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Nevada-Reno or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 119 points higher than at University of Nevada-Reno (1084)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Nevada-Reno (3.4)
- University of Nevada-Reno has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University of Nevada-Reno Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Nevada-Reno? 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 University of Nevada-Reno and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Nevada Reno (69% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $800 more per year than University of Nevada-Reno graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $53,400)
- University of Nevada Reno students graduate with a $3,082 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($18,801 vs. $21,883)
- University of Nevada-Reno graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($194 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Nevada-Reno students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/