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Overview |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1245/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $217 |
Diversity |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 21.9% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 237.1% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Chicago State University ($25,805.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($6,446 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 12.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($12,262 vs. $13,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University as University of Missouri Kansas City (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 89.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($15,891 vs. $8,376)
CSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or CSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 255 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at CSU (3.18)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Missouri-Kansas City and CSU.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Kansas City is higher than Chicago State University (41% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $16,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $38,300)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $10,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $31,250)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $106 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($217 vs. $323)
- More University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/