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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 36,700 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #123 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | ncsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $6,535 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,748 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $14,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $9,181 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 71% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 35,568 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 16,779 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 47.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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 | NC State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $57,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,782 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $214 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | NC State | ||
| 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
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (36,700 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. NC State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or NC State?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 42.8% more expensive to attend than NC State for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $6,535.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at NC State than University of Missouri Kansas City ($28,276.00 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 NC State ($14,739 vs. $14,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 4% lower than costs at North Carolina State University at Raleigh ($12,262 vs. $12,748)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than North Carolina State University at Raleigh (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by North Carolina State University at Raleigh students is 9.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,181 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. NC State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or NC State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NC State or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at North Carolina State University at Raleigh (1264) is 134 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming NC State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman NC State students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than NC State (47.2%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. NC State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or NC State? 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 NC State and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at NC State is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (72% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from North Carolina State University at Raleigh earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($57,200 vs. $55,100)
- North Carolina State University at Raleigh students graduate with a $218 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,782 vs. $21,000)
- NC State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($214 vs. $217)
- More NC State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/