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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 52,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #87 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $16,068 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $10,603 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $14,731 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 44% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 52,488 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 24,942 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 47.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.82 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1200/1453 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2024 | Nov 16, 2023 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $155 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UW-Seattle | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (52,319 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UW-Seattle Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UW-Seattle?
- University of Washington Seattle Campus is 19.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at UW-Seattle than University of Missouri Kansas City ($39,687.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Seattle Campus than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($10,603 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 31% lower than costs at University of Washington Seattle Campus ($12,262 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Washington Seattle Campus (93% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Seattle Campus students is 75.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($14,731 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UW-Seattle Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UW-Seattle? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW-Seattle or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Washington Seattle Campus (1258) is 128 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UW-Seattle students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UW-Seattle students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than UW-Seattle (47.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UW-Seattle Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UW-Seattle? 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 UW-Seattle and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UW-Seattle is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (80% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Washington Seattle Campus earn on average $10,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $55,100)
- University of Washington Seattle Campus students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($15,000 vs. $21,000)
- UW-Seattle graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($155 vs. $217)
- More UW-Seattle graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/