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Overview |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,547 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #408 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uky.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,496 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,913 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,676 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,693 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,114 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 93% |
Admission |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,109 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 20,979 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $217 |
Diversity |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Kentucky | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky | 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 Kentucky is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (31,547 students vs. 15,703 students)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Kentucky is 23.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,496.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Kentucky than University of Missouri Kansas City ($30,913.00 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 Kentucky ($14,739 vs. $18,693)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 19.7% lower than costs at University of Kentucky ($12,262 vs. $14,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Kentucky than University of Missouri Kansas City (94% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Kentucky students is 68.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($14,114 vs. $8,376)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky 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 Kentucky .
- The average SAT score at University of Kentucky (1143) is 13 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Kentucky students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Kentucky students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Kentucky has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Kentucky vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
- The graduation rate at Kentucky is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $4,100 more per year than Kentucky graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,000)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Kentucky graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,750)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Kentucky graduates. ($217 vs. $235)
- More Kentucky graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/