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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 33% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $216 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | JMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- James Madison University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or JMU?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 21.4% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than James Madison University ($25,805.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than JMU ($14,739 vs. $18,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 1.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,040 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than James Madison University (93% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by James Madison University students is 20.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,081 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 4 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at JMU (25)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- JMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.3%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or JMU? 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 JMU and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (81% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $5,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,100)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $101 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,899 vs. $21,000)
- JMU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($216 vs. $217)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/