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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $277 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 96.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.3% higher at Penn State than University of Missouri Kansas City ($35,946.00 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 Penn State ($14,739 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 3.9% lower than costs at Penn State Main Campus ($12,262 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Penn State Main Campus (93% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 20.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,066 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 72 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Penn State (55.2%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Penn 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 Penn State and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (87% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $200 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $5,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,818)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($217 vs. $277)
- More Penn State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/