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Overview |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 54,955 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #140 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,006 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,246 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,894 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,018 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,388 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 63% | 93% |
Admission |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,050 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 28,504 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1500 | 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 1, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,185 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $217 |
Diversity |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Minnesota | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Minnesota | 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 | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (54,955 students vs. 15,703 students)
Minnesota vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Minnesota or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is 50.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($14,006.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Minnesota than University of Missouri Kansas City ($33,246.00 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 Minnesota ($14,739 vs. $16,018)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Twin Cities are 3.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,894 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (93% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Twin Cities students is 36% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,388 vs. $8,376)
Minnesota vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Minnesota 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 Minnesota .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 158 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (74.9%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Minnesota vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
- The graduation rate at Minnesota is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Minnesota Twin Cities earn on average $3,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $815 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,185 vs. $21,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($208 vs. $217)
- More Minnesota graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/