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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Richardson, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 31,570 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #295 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | utdallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $14,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $39,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,142 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $13,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 21,500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 18,220 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 84.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.78 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 24/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1170/1430 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 27:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $193 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Dallas | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Dallas is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (31,570 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UT Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UT Dallas?
- The University of Texas at Dallas is 56.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($14,564.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.1% higher at UT Dallas than University of Missouri Kansas City ($39,776.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Texas at Dallas than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($13,555 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Texas at Dallas are 1% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,142 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than The University of Texas at Dallas (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Dallas students is 77.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($14,858 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UT Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UT Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Dallas or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Dallas (1265) is 135 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UT Dallas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Dallas students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.78) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- UT Dallas has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UT Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UT Dallas? 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 UT Dallas and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UT Dallas is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Dallas earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,100)
- The University of Texas at Dallas students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($18,750 vs. $21,000)
- UT Dallas graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($193 vs. $217)
- More UT Dallas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/