- Columbia College is a private school while Missouri University of Science and Technology is a public school.
- Columbia College is located in Columbia, SC and Missouri University of Science and Technology is located in Rolla, MO.
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has more expensive tuition of $31,678 than Columbia College ($21,450).
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has tighter acceptance rate of 83.51% than Columbia College (86.82%).
- Missouri University of Science and Technology has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than Columbia College (1,030).
- Missouri University of Science and Technology is larger with 7,080 students than Columbia College (1,514 students).
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| #19 in South Carolina | Rankings | #65 in National Universities #4 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbia, SC | Location | Rolla, MO |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $21,450 | Undergraduate | $14,278 Missouri residents $31,678 out-of-state |
| $15,216 | Graduate | $14,478 Missouri residents $25,278 out-of-state |
| $11,239 | Financial Aid | $11,574 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $55 | |
| 86.82% | Acceptance Rate | 83.51% |
| 20.94% | Yield | 44.05% |
| 1,030 SAT, 16 ACT | Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,514 | Total Students | 7,080 |
| 1,173 | Undergraduate | 5,498 |
| 341 | Graduate | 1,582 |
| 796 | Online Enrollment | 60 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 61% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 55% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $36,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $72,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 618) $4,150 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,209) $7,280 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,250 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 47 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 338 Full-time 59 Part-time |
| 134 Full-time 128 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,122 Full-time 134 Part-time |
| $52,650 for Faculties $50,439 Part-time | Average Salary | $101,070 for Faculties $52,477 Part-time |