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Overview |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 93% |
Admission |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $217 |
Diversity |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 15,703 students)
UD vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Delaware is 43.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.1% higher at UD than University of Missouri Kansas City ($35,890.00 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 UD ($14,739 vs. $18,044)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 16.1% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($12,262 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Delaware (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 47.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,375 vs. $8,376)
UD vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD 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 UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 68 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- UD has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
UD vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (78% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $6,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $3,203 lower median federal student loan debt than UD graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,203)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than UD graduates. ($217 vs. $250)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/