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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Stony Brook, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 25,710 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | stonybrook.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $16,408 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $17,213 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $11,584 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 82% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 40,513 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 19,908 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1320/1500 | ||
| 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 | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $196 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 36% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | SUNY Stony Brook | ||
| 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
- Stony Brook University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (25,710 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. SUNY Stony Brook Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or SUNY Stony Brook?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 32% more expensive to attend than SUNY Stony Brook for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Stony Brook University ($25,805.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than SUNY Stony Brook ($14,739 vs. $17,213)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 33.8% lower than costs at Stony Brook University ($12,262 vs. $16,408)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Stony Brook University (93% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stony Brook University students is 38.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,584 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. SUNY Stony Brook Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or SUNY Stony Brook? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY Stony Brook or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Stony Brook University (1271) is 141 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming SUNY Stony Brook students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman SUNY Stony Brook students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than SUNY Stony Brook (49.1%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. SUNY Stony Brook Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or SUNY Stony Brook? 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 SUNY Stony Brook and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at SUNY Stony Brook is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Stony Brook University earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,100)
- Stony Brook University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,000)
- SUNY Stony Brook graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($196 vs. $217)
- More SUNY Stony Brook graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/