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Overview |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Grinnell, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,775 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #55 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grinnell.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,342 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,342 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,878 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,446 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,782 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 90% |
Admission |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,988 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 1,266 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.7% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.1% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1418/1550 | 1150/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,170 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $136 | $217 |
Diversity |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Grinnell | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Grinnell based on total student enrollment (15,277 students vs. 1,775 students)
Grinnell vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grinnell or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Grinnell College is 516.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($64,342.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Grinnell than University of Missouri Kansas City ($64,342.00 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 Grinnell ($14,201 vs. $33,446)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 31% lower than costs at Grinnell College ($12,118 vs. $15,878)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grinnell College than University of Missouri Kansas City (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grinnell College students is 351.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($45,782 vs. $10,130)
Grinnell vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grinnell 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 Grinnell .
- The average SAT score at Grinnell College (1402) is 272 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Grinnell students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Grinnell students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Grinnell (12.7%)
Grinnell vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grinnell 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 Grinnell.
- The graduation rate at Grinnell is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (88% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Grinnell College earn on average $4,400 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,100)
- Grinnell College students graduate with a $7,830 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($13,170 vs. $21,000)
- Grinnell graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($136 vs. $217)
- More Grinnell 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/