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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UO | ||
| 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 UO based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 23,163 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UO?
- University of Oregon is 19.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.6% higher at UO than University of Missouri Columbia ($39,158.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than UO ($19,889 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 34.4% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($10,890 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Oregon (87% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 18.2% larger than aid received University of Oregon ($11,545 vs. $9,767)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 84 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UO? 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 UO and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Oregon (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $5,200 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $49,000)
- University of Oregon students graduate with a $782 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,101 vs. $21,883)
- UO graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($218 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UO students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/