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Overview |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Tucson, AZ | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 49,403 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #294 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arizona.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,525 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,827 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,650 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,075 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,279 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,091 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 45,194 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1370 | 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 |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $217 |
Diversity |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
U of A | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
U of A | 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 | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Arizona is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (49,403 students vs. 15,703 students)
U of A vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of A or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Arizona is 23.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at U of A than University of Missouri Kansas City ($37,827.00 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 U of A ($14,739 vs. $17,075)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 11.3% lower than costs at University of Arizona ($12,262 vs. $13,650)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Arizona than University of Missouri Kansas City (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Arizona students is 82.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($15,279 vs. $8,376)
U of A vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of A 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 U of A .
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at U of A (3.48)
- U of A has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
U of A vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of A 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 U of A.
- The graduation rate at U of A is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $1,100 more per year than U of A graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,000)
- University of Arizona students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- U of A graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More U of A graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/