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Overview |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Golden, CO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,403 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #152 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mines.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,520 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,600 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,110 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,425 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,614 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,886 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 6,314 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1488 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $217 |
Diversity |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 69% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Colorado School of Mines | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Colorado School of Mines | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Colorado School of Mines based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 7,403 students)
Colorado School of Mines vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colorado School of Mines or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Colorado School of Mines is 87.7% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($17,520.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.5% higher at Colorado School of Mines than University of Missouri Kansas City ($39,600.00 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 Colorado School of Mines ($14,739 vs. $29,425)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 31.4% lower than costs at Colorado School of Mines ($12,262 vs. $16,110)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado School of Mines than University of Missouri Kansas City (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colorado School of Mines students is 26.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,614 vs. $8,376)
Colorado School of Mines vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colorado School of Mines 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 Colorado School of Mines .
- The average SAT score at Colorado School of Mines (1339) is 209 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Colorado School of Mines students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Colorado School of Mines students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Colorado School of Mines (58%)
Colorado School of Mines vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colorado School of Mines 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 Colorado School of Mines.
- The graduation rate at Colorado School of Mines is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Colorado School of Mines earn on average $35,400 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($90,500 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Colorado School of Mines graduates. ($217 vs. $268)
- More Colorado School of Mines graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/