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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 85% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $278 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Pitt | ||
| 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 Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Pitt?
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is 111.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($19,760.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Pitt than University of Missouri Kansas City ($36,000.00 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 Pitt ($14,739 vs. $24,286)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($12,262 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (93% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students is 30.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,919 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 142 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Pitt (49.1%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Pitt? 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 Pitt and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (79% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,900 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $5,909 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,909)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($217 vs. $278)
- More Pitt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/