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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Purdue?
- Purdue University Main Campus is 4.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($9,718.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Purdue than University of Missouri Kansas City ($28,520.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($12,576 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 22.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,030 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Purdue University Main Campus (93% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Purdue University Main Campus students is 6.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($8,950 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Purdue University Main Campus (1231) is 101 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Purdue students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Purdue students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Purdue (52.7%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Purdue? 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 Purdue and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Purdue is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Purdue University Main Campus earn on average $6,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($61,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Purdue graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/