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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 56% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1220/1370 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $211 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNCW?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 110% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($25,805.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than UNCW ($14,739 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,120 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 34.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,376 vs. $6,217)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 32 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 UNCW (25)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than UNCW (68.8%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNCW? 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 UNCW and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $10,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More UNCW 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/