University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) vs. The University of Alabama

Two Rivalry Colleges in Southeastern Conference

  • Both University of Missouri-Columbia (Mizzou) and The University of Alabama are public.
  • Mizzou is located in Columbia, MO and The University of Alabama is located in Tuscaloosa, AL.
  • Mizzou has more expensive tuition of $34,338 than The University of Alabama ($33,200).
  • The University of Alabama has tighter acceptance rate of 53.30% than Mizzou (78.09%).
  • The University of Alabama has higher SAT scores of 1,260 than Mizzou (1,240).
  • The University of Alabama is larger with 38,644 students than Mizzou (31,304 students).
University of Missouri-Columbia

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#86 in National Universities
#3 in Missouri
Rankings#201 in National Universities
#5 in Alabama
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Columbia, MOLocationTuscaloosa, AL
MizzouKnown as
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees2-4 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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$11,900 Alabama residents
$33,200 out-of-state
$13,029 Missouri residents
$31,029 out-of-state
Graduate$11,740 Alabama residents
$33,040 out-of-state
$11,506Financial Aid$14,421
Admission
$55 undergraduate
$75 graduate
Application Fee$40 undergraduate
$65 graduate
78.09%Acceptance Rate53.30%
32.34%Yield36.45%
1,240 SAT, 26 ACTTest Scores1,260 SAT, 28 ACT
Student Population
31,304Total Students38,644
23,745Undergraduate32,458
7,559Graduate6,186
4,088Online Enrollment5,820
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
75%Graduation Rate72%
Transfer-out Rate18%
89%Retention Rate87%
$56,600Average Earning after Graduation$51,600
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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,898)
$7,145 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,989)
$6,100 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (99 meals per week)
$4,426 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio19 to 1
1,933 Full-time
654 Part-time
Number of Faculties1,517 Full-time
469 Part-time
7,807 Full-time
2,249 Part-time
Number of Staffs5,980 Full-time
940 Part-time
$96,296 for Faculties
$58,648 Part-time
Average Salary$94,993 for Faculties
$62,112 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