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University of Missouri-Kansas City Iowa Truman State Arkansas IU UNT Purdue Michigan State Nebraska Missouri State University-Springfield UT Arlington OU| Wichita State University | University of Missouri Columbia | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 31,304 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #278 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,848 | $10,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $30,441 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $10,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $19,889 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $11,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 87% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 20,303 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 16,065 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 31% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 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 |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $226 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WSU | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 30% | ||
Campus |
WSU | 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 WSU based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 16,216 students)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 52.6% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.8% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than Wichita State University ($30,441.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Missouri-Columbia ($13,553 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 15.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($10,890 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Columbia than Wichita State University (87% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 62.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($11,545 vs. $7,110)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU 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 WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 114 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Missouri-Columbia (79.1%)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU 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 WSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than Wichita State University (69% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Columbia earn on average $10,400 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $1,383 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,883)
- WSU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($211 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/