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Overview |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,304 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #278 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouri.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,452 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,441 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,890 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,889 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,545 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,303 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 16,065 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1340 | 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 | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,883 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Columbia | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (31,304 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Columbia or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Columbia is 12% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($10,452.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at University of Missouri-Columbia than University of Missouri Kansas City ($30,441.00 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 University of Missouri-Columbia ($14,739 vs. $19,889)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Columbia are 12.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,890 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Missouri Columbia (93% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Columbia students is 37.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,545 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Columbia (1203) is 73 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Columbia students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Columbia vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Columbia 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 University of Missouri-Columbia.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-Columbia is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (69% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $900 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $883 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,883)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates. ($217 vs. $226)
- More University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/