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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 23,163 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #324 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | uoregon.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $12,512 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $39,158 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $14,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $22,077 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $9,767 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 86% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 37,154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 32,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1140/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,101 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $218 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 56% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UO | ||
| 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 Oregon is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (23,163 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UO?
- University of Oregon is 34.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($12,512.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at UO than University of Missouri Kansas City ($39,158.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than UO ($14,739 vs. $22,077)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Oregon ($12,262 vs. $14,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Oregon (93% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Oregon students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,767 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UO or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 11 points higher than at UO (1119)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UO (25)
- Accepted freshman UO students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- UO has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UO? 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 UO and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UO is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $6,100 more per year than UO graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,000)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $101 lower median federal student loan debt than UO graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,101)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than UO graduates. ($217 vs. $218)
- More UO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/