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Overview |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Edwardsville, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,045 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #554 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | siue.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,576 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,576 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,182 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,934 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Applied | 8,937 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 8,688 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1160 | 1150/1540 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,430 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $221 | $217 |
Diversity |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
SIUE | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 29% | ||
Campus |
SIUE | 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
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than SIUE based on total student enrollment (15,277 students vs. 12,045 students)
SIUE vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SIUE or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 9.1% more expensive to attend than SIUE for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.5% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($27,244.00 vs. $9,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than SIUE ($14,201 vs. $15,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville are 14.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,562 vs. $12,118)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as University of Missouri Kansas City (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 2% larger than aid received Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ($10,130 vs. $9,934)
SIUE vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SIUE 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 SIUE .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 60 points higher than at SIUE (1070)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SIUE (23)
- Accepted freshman SIUE students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- SIUE has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
SIUE vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SIUE 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 SIUE.
- The graduation rate at SIUE is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (52% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $8,100 more per year than SIUE graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,000)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $430 lower median federal student loan debt than SIUE graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,430)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than SIUE graduates. ($217 vs. $221)
- More SIUE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/