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Overview |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 87% |
Admission |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $226 |
Diversity |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 30% | ||
Campus |
UNI | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 28.9% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Northern Iowa ($30,441.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Northern Iowa than University of Missouri-Columbia ($15,782 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 16.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($9,343 vs. $10,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than University of Northern Iowa (87% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 80.1% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($11,545 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 153 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have at the same average high school GPA (3.61) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
UNI vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and UNI.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Northern Iowa (69% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $6,500 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $1,258 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,883)
- UNI graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($213 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNI students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/