University of Missouri-Columbia vs Missouri State University-Springfield vs University of Missouri-Kansas City
This page compares University of Missouri-Columbia, Missouri State University-Springfield, and University of Missouri-Kansas City — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in Missouri. University of Missouri-Columbia has the largest enrollment (23,929). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of Missouri-Columbia ($63,403). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of Missouri-Columbia | Missouri State University-Springfield | University of Missouri-Kansas City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $14,837 | $9,502 | $12,587 |
| Average net price | $20,268 | $17,613 | $13,310 |
| Median student debt | $20,500 | $21,992 | $18,750 |
| Enrollment | 23,929 | 13,313 | 6,817 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 74.9% | 57.9% | 55.5% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $52,756 | $40,553 | $50,298 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $63,403 | $49,827 | $59,637 |
| Admission rate | 78.5% | 90.5% | 72.2% |
| Average SAT score | 1,247 | 1,122 | 1,204 |