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University of Missouri-Columbia vs Washington University in St Louis
Two Missouri research universities on the same federal measures. University of Missouri-Columbia has 23,929 undergraduates, Washington University in St Louis 7,857.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Private nonprofit |
| City | Columbia | St. Louis |
| Undergraduates | 23,929 | 7,857 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 78% | 12% |
| Average SAT | 1,247 | 1,530 |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $21,142 | $13,360 |
| Cost of attendance | $32,790 | $92,523 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $37,820 | $69,594 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 77% | 93% |
| First-year retention | 93% | 95% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $69,958 | $91,497 |
| Median debt | $18,743 | $15,250 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 23% | 22% |
| First-generation | 20% | 11% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 | 7 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.