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Overview |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Birmingham, AL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,639 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #427 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uab.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,832 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,216 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,120 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,834 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,142 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,947 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1410 | 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 | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Alabama at Birmingham | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Alabama at Birmingham is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (21,639 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Alabama at Birmingham or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 5.7% more expensive to attend than University of Alabama at Birmingham for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $8,832.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($25,805.00 vs. $21,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Alabama at Birmingham ($14,739 vs. $16,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 7% lower than costs at University of Alabama at Birmingham ($12,262 vs. $13,120)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Alabama at Birmingham as University of Missouri Kansas City (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Alabama at Birmingham students is 33% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,142 vs. $8,376)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham .
- The average SAT score at University of Alabama at Birmingham (1147) is 17 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming University of Alabama at Birmingham students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Alabama at Birmingham students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Alabama at Birmingham vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Alabama at Birmingham 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 University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- The graduation rate at University of Alabama at Birmingham is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $8,700 more per year than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,400)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Alabama at Birmingham graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Alabama at Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/