Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Missouri-Columbia's yield is 17 pts higher than Miami University-Oxford's
Yield rate - 2
Miami University-Oxford's SAT midpoint is 65 points higher than U. Missouri-Columbia's
SAT midpoint - 3
Miami University-Oxford admits 75% vs. 78% at U. Missouri-Columbia
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Miami University-OxfordSelective
- U. Missouri-ColumbiaSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 19–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Miami University-OxfordTest-optional
- U. Missouri-ColumbiaTest-optional
How they read a record
Miami University-Oxford
, GPA, and tests are all very important; class rank is important. 60% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
U. Missouri-Columbia
The high school record and a college-prep program are required; GPA and class rank are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Miami University-Oxford | U. Missouri-Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Considered |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Important | Considered |
| Essay | Important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Miami University-Oxford Common Data Set 2024–25, Fall 2026 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why