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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Norman, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 28,308 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #189 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | ou.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $21,488 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $15,780 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $22,601 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 21,548 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 15,712 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 72.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1130/1330 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | OU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (28,308 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. OU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or OU?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 89.7% more expensive to attend than OU for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $4,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($25,805.00 vs. $21,488.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than OU ($14,739 vs. $22,601)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 28.7% lower than costs at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ($12,262 vs. $15,780)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus than University of Missouri Kansas City (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students is 26.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,561 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. OU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or OU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OU or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus (1204) is 74 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming OU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman OU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- OU has a higher acceptance rate (72.9%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. OU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or OU? 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 OU and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at OU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Oklahoma Norman Campus earn on average $4,200 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,300 vs. $55,100)
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,000)
- OU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($206 vs. $217)
- More OU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/