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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #306 | ||
| 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) | $9,332 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 91% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | 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 | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| 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 | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 25% | ||
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 (23,805 students vs. 15,703 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 20.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($25,805.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Nebraska ($14,739 vs. $16,805)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 1.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($12,262 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Nebraska Lincoln (93% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska Lincoln students is 30.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,941 vs. $8,376)
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 (78.6%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
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/