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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than UNCW based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 17,843 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UNCW?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 135.2% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($30,441.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than University of Missouri-Columbia ($18,709 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 11.3% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($10,890 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 85.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,545 vs. $6,217)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 41 points higher than at UNCW (1162)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UNCW (68.8%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UNCW? 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 UNCW and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $9,500 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,883)
- UNCW graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW 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/