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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Albuquerque, NM | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 21,953 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #658 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | unm.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $6,803 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $25,138 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $10,916 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $10,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $9,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 12,639 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 12,142 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 | UNM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNM | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than UNM based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 21,953 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UNM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UNM?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 53.6% more expensive to attend than UNM for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $6,803.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of New Mexico Main Campus ($30,441.00 vs. $25,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Missouri-Columbia ($10,633 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 0.2% lower than costs at University of New Mexico Main Campus ($10,890 vs. $10,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Mexico Main Campus than University of Missouri Columbia (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 24.4% larger than aid received University of New Mexico Main Campus ($11,545 vs. $9,280)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UNM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UNM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNM or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 163 points higher than at UNM (1040)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNM (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNM (3.42)
- UNM has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UNM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UNM? 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 UNM and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of New Mexico Main Campus (69% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $11,500 more per year than UNM graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Mexico Main Campus students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,883)
- UNM graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($201 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNM students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/