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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin University of Missouri-Columbia Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt WSU UVA| University of Maryland College Park | University of Missouri Kansas City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 90% |
Admission |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1150/1540 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Maryland | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 15,277 students)
Maryland vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Maryland than University of Missouri Kansas City ($38,690.00 vs. $27,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Maryland ($14,201 vs. $15,833)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 27.2% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,118 vs. $15,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Maryland College Park (90% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland College Park students is 19.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,142 vs. $10,130)
Maryland vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland 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 Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 185 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Maryland (44.8%)
Maryland vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $13,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $55,100)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More Maryland 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/