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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Logan, UT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 27,943 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | usu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $8,310 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $23,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $8,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $14,577 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $9,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 89% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 16,069 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 15,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 93.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 30.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1050/1300 | ||
| 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 | Utah State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $13,610 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $140 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 28% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Utah State University | ||
| 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 Utah State University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 27,943 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Utah State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Utah State University?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Utah State University for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.5% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Utah State University ($30,441.00 vs. $23,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utah State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,577 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utah State University are 32.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($8,232 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Utah State University than University of Missouri Columbia (89% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 17.7% larger than aid received Utah State University ($11,545 vs. $9,808)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Utah State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Utah State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utah State University or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 119 points higher than at Utah State University (1084)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Utah State University (24)
- Accepted freshman Utah State University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- Utah State University has a higher acceptance rate (93.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Utah State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Utah State University? 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 Utah State University and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Utah State University (69% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $5,600 more per year than Utah State University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,600)
- Utah State University students graduate with a $8,273 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($13,610 vs. $21,883)
- Utah State University graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($140 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utah State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/