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Overview |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 93% |
Admission |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $217 |
Diversity |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Alabama | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | 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
- The University of Alabama is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (38,644 students vs. 15,703 students)
Alabama vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- The University of Alabama is 18.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,100.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Alabama than University of Missouri Kansas City ($31,460.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Alabama ($14,739 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 17.6% lower than costs at The University of Alabama ($12,262 vs. $14,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than The University of Alabama (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Alabama students is 87.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($15,683 vs. $8,376)
Alabama vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama 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 Alabama .
- The average SAT score at The University of Alabama (1181) is 51 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Alabama students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Alabama students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Alabama vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at Alabama is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $5,200 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,900)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,750)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More Alabama graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/