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Overview |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,946 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #137 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gatech.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,258 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,760 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,901 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,423 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 90% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 52,377 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 8,622 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.5% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43.6% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1530 | 1150/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,600 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $217 |
Diversity |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Tech | 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
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (47,946 students vs. 15,277 students)
Georgia Tech vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Georgia Tech for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $10,258.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.1% higher at Georgia Tech than University of Missouri Kansas City ($31,370.00 vs. $27,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Georgia Tech ($14,201 vs. $15,901)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 5.3% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($12,118 vs. $12,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (90% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 32.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($13,423 vs. $10,130)
Georgia Tech vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (1403) is 273 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Georgia Tech students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Georgia Tech students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Georgia Tech (16.5%)
Georgia Tech vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Tech 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 Georgia Tech.
- The graduation rate at Georgia Tech is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (79% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus earn on average $27,500 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($82,600 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Georgia Tech graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Georgia Tech graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More Georgia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/