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Overview |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 93% |
Admission |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1245/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $217 |
Diversity |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
UConn | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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 Connecticut is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 15,703 students)
UConn vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Connecticut is 67.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($15,672.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.6% higher at UConn than University of Missouri Kansas City ($38,340.00 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 UConn ($14,739 vs. $23,985)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 11.1% lower than costs at University of Connecticut ($12,262 vs. $13,622)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Connecticut (93% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Connecticut students is 75.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($14,678 vs. $8,376)
UConn vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn 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 UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 120 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UConn students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (83% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $6,900 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than UConn graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than UConn graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/