University at Buffalo vs University of Missouri-Columbia
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University at BuffaloBuffalo, NYCatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Missouri-ColumbiaColumbia, MOCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University at Buffalo lists Mass 14 times a week; University of Missouri-Columbia lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of Missouri-Columbia has the lower price after aid: $13,722 a year, against $21,262 at University at Buffalo.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at University at Buffalo: $70,814, against $63,403 at University of Missouri-Columbia.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
14 times a week
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
5 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Buffalo, NY
Columbia, MO
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
31,889
31,013
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
74%
78%
Average SAT
1295
1247
ACT middle 50%
27–32
23–30
Graduation rate
75%
75%
First-year retention
85%
93%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,995
$20,268
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$14,668
$13,841
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,585
$13,378
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$21,262
$13,722
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$24,117
$19,762
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,079
$26,304
Median debt
$19,000
$20,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$70,814
$63,403
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.