<p>One thing our tour guide told us when we visited Mizzou is that it’s fairly easy to establish Missouri residency. You have to live there for a year (over a summer) and earn something like $2000. At that point, you’re eligible for in-state tuition. She said a lot of the J-school students stay over that first summer to do this. Caveat: this is just what we heard, have not verified it - but it could be a factor in your decision.</p>