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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Bellingham, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 14,747 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #378 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | wwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $7,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $25,666 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $14,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $21,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $6,522 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 11,864 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 10,997 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 92.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 29.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 31, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $19,413 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $200 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 9% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | Western Washington University | ||
| 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 Western Washington University based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 14,747 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Western Washington University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or Western Washington University?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 34.7% more expensive to attend than Western Washington University for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $7,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Western Washington University ($30,441.00 vs. $25,666.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Western Washington University ($19,889 vs. $21,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 34.9% lower than costs at Western Washington University ($10,890 vs. $14,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Washington University than University of Missouri Columbia (91% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 77% larger than aid received Western Washington University ($11,545 vs. $6,522)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Western Washington University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or Western Washington University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Western Washington University or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 89 points higher than at Western Washington University (1114)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Western Washington University (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Western Washington University (3.46)
- Western Washington University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. Western Washington University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or Western Washington 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 Western Washington University and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Western Washington University is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (73% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $6,200 more per year than Western Washington University graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $48,000)
- Western Washington University students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($19,413 vs. $21,883)
- Western Washington University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($200 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Western Washington 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/