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Overview |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Mount Vernon, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #424 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cornellcollege.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,514 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,514 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,872 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,686 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,069 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,057 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 2,425 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1380 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Cornell College | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cornell College | 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 Cornell College based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 1,073 students)
Cornell College vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cornell College or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Cornell College is 419.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($48,514.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Cornell College than University of Missouri Kansas City ($48,514.00 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 Cornell College ($14,739 vs. $25,686)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cornell College are 12.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,872 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cornell College than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cornell College students is 354.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($38,069 vs. $8,376)
Cornell College vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cornell College 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 Cornell College .
- The average SAT score at Cornell College (1177) is 47 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Cornell College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Cornell College (3.53)
- Cornell College has a higher acceptance rate (79.3%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Cornell College vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cornell College 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 Cornell College.
- The graduation rate at Cornell College is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (70% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $9,700 more per year than Cornell College graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,400)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Cornell College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Cornell College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Cornell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/