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Overview |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,296 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #265 | ||
| 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 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,370 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,342 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,402 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,992 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 93% |
Admission |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,610 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 8,672 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42.1% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/35 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1550 | 1245/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 4, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgia Tech | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 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 | 68% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 58% | ||
| 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 | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 27% | ||
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 (45,296 students vs. 15,703 students)
Georgia Tech vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Tech or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus is 9.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($10,258.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at Georgia Tech than University of Missouri Kansas City ($31,370.00 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 Georgia Tech ($14,739 vs. $17,402)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 0.7% lower than costs at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus ($12,262 vs. $12,342)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus (93% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus students is 67% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($13,992 vs. $8,376)
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 (69.5%) than Georgia Tech (17.1%)
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/