University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) vs. Auburn University

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) and Auburn University are public.
  • Mizzou is located in Columbia, MO and Auburn University is located in Auburn, AL.
  • Mizzou has more expensive tuition of $34,338 than Auburn University ($33,944).
  • Mizzou has tighter acceptance rate of 78.09% than Auburn University (83.93%).
  • Auburn University has higher SAT scores of 1,300 than Mizzou (1,240).
  • Auburn University is larger with 31,764 students than Mizzou (31,304 students).
University of Missouri-Columbia

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#86 in National Universities
#3 in Missouri
Rankings#243 in National Universities
#9 in Alabama
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Columbia, MOLocationAuburn, AL
MizzouKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$14,130 Missouri residents
$34,338 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,536 Alabama residents
$33,944 out-of-state
$13,029 Missouri residents
$31,029 out-of-state
Graduate$12,524 Alabama residents
$33,908 out-of-state
$11,506Financial Aid$9,724
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$60 graduate
78.09%Acceptance Rate83.93%
32.34%Yield31.88%
1,240 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,300 SAT, 27 ACT
Student Population
31,304Total Students31,764
23,745Undergraduate25,379
7,559Graduate6,385
4,088Online Enrollment3,101
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
75%Graduation Rate80%
Transfer-out Rate12%
89%Retention Rate93%
$56,600Average Earning after Graduation$56,300
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,898)
$7,145 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,495)
$9,294 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
1,933 Full-time
654 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,428 Full-time
236 Part-time
7,807 Full-time
2,249 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,376 Full-time
1,146 Part-time
$96,296 for Faculties
$58,648 Part-time
Average Salary$99,349 for Faculties
$68,363 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023