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Overview |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Cedar Falls, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,945 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #414 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uni.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,111 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,265 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,343 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,412 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,594 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 4,362 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1330 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,625 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $213 | $217 |
Diversity |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UNI | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than UNI based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 8,945 students)
UNI vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNI or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 15.1% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $8,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Northern Iowa ($25,805.00 vs. $19,265.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than UNI ($14,739 vs. $15,782)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 31.2% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,343 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Northern Iowa (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 30.6% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($8,376 vs. $6,412)
UNI vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNI or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNI .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 80 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
UNI vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNI or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and UNI.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $7,400 more per year than UNI graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,700)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $375 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,625 vs. $21,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($213 vs. $217)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/