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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Corvallis, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 34,292 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #363 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | oregonstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $10,425 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $14,238 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $21,163 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $9,260 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 25,651 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 21,169 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 82.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 21.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $53,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $242 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 41% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Oregon State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (34,292 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. OSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or OSU?
- Oregon State University is 11.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($10,425.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at OSU than University of Missouri Kansas City ($31,200.00 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 OSU ($14,739 vs. $21,163)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 16.1% lower than costs at Oregon State University ($12,262 vs. $14,238)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Oregon State University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon State University students is 10.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,260 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. OSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or OSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 17 points higher than at OSU (1113)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at OSU (25)
- Accepted freshman OSU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- OSU has a higher acceptance rate (82.5%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. OSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or OSU? 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 OSU and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at OSU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $1,200 more per year than OSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,900)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than OSU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than OSU graduates. ($217 vs. $242)
- More OSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/