Head to head · Missouri
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At under $30k and below, Missouri State University-Springfield is the cheaper of the two; from $30–48k up, University of Missouri-Columbia is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Missouri State University | University of Missouri | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $13,718 | $13,841 | $123 |
| $30–48k | $13,529 | $13,378 | $151 |
| $48–75k | $14,905 | $13,722 | $1,183 |
| $75–110k | $18,770 | $19,762 | $992 |
| Over $110k | $20,576 | $26,304 | $5,728 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Missouri State University first, then University of Missouri. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Missouri State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Missouri State University-Springfield — every income band · University of Missouri-Columbia — every income band · All Missouri public colleges