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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 35,653 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #208 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | sc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $12,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $33,528 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $11,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $22,427 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $6,880 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 42,188 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 27,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $51,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $240 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | UofSC | ||
| 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 South Carolina Columbia is larger than than University of Missouri-Columbia based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 31,304 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UofSC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or UofSC?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 17.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at UofSC than University of Missouri Columbia ($33,528.00 vs. $30,441.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than UofSC ($19,889 vs. $22,427)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 8.2% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($10,890 vs. $11,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than University of Missouri Columbia (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 67.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($11,545 vs. $6,880)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UofSC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or UofSC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UofSC or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 17 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UofSC (64.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. UofSC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or UofSC? 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 UofSC and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (70% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $2,500 more per year than UofSC graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $51,700)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $1,367 lower median federal student loan debt than UofSC graduates. ($21,883 vs. $23,250)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than UofSC graduates. ($226 vs. $240)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/