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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 23,986 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #318 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $8,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $25,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $13,856 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $18,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $9,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
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| Applied | 5,802 | 18,354 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 14,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 33.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1090/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $224 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (23,986 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Nebraska?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $8,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.2% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($27,244.00 vs. $25,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Nebraska ($14,201 vs. $18,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,118 vs. $13,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska Lincoln than University of Missouri Kansas City (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 6% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($10,130 vs. $9,554)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska Lincoln (1145) is 15 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Nebraska students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (77.1%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Nebraska is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $5,500 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,600)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $700 lower median federal student loan debt than Nebraska graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,700)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Nebraska graduates. ($217 vs. $224)
- More Nebraska 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/