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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $221 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 20% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 1,508 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or WWU?
- William Woods University is 153.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($26,500.00 vs. $10,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than William Woods University ($30,441.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than WWU ($19,889 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 4.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($10,450 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Woods University than University of Missouri Columbia (97% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 77% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($20,431 vs. $11,545)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 168 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WWU (3.4)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than WWU (61.5%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia or WWU? 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 WWU and University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than William Woods University (69% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $15,600 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $446 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,437 vs. $21,883)
- WWU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($221 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/