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Florida UCF USF Main Campus Auburn FIU Georgia UofSC FAU University of Missouri-Columbia LSU Miami WSU| Florida State University | University of Missouri Kansas City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Tallahassee, FL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 44,161 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #199 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fsu.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,022 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,540 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,592 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,003 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,169 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 93% |
Admission |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 78,088 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 19,552 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1370 | 1245/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,750 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $214 | $217 |
Diversity |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Florida State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Florida State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Florida State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (44,161 students vs. 15,703 students)
Florida State vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Florida State or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 132% more expensive to attend than Florida State for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $4,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Florida State University ($25,805.00 vs. $16,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Florida State University than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($14,003 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Florida State University are 5.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,592 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Florida State University (93% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Florida State University students is 21.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,169 vs. $8,376)
Florida State vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Florida State 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 Florida State .
- The average SAT score at Florida State University (1215) is 85 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Florida State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Florida State students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Florida State (25%)
Florida State vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Florida State 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 Florida State.
- The graduation rate at Florida State is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $3,700 more per year than Florida State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $51,400)
- Florida State University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,750 vs. $21,000)
- Florida State graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($214 vs. $217)
- More Florida State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/