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Northern Illinois Illinois University of Missouri-Columbia UIC WSU DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Saint Louis University-Main Campus Bradley| Illinois State University | University of Missouri Kansas City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | 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 | Apr 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $217 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 15,703 students)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Illinois State University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,840.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Illinois State University ($25,805.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than ISU ($14,739 vs. $20,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Illinois State University are 15.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,602 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than University of Missouri Kansas City (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Illinois State University students is 38.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,619 vs. $8,376)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 40 points higher than at ISU (1090)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ISU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at ISU (3.41)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (71% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $6,100 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,000)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($217 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/