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Overview |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,527 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iub.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,312 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,004 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,380 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,282 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,857 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 90% |
Admission |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,279 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 43,624 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.4% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1400 | 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 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 29% | ||
Campus |
IU | 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
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (47,527 students vs. 15,277 students)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 1.3% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $10,312.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.2% higher at IU than University of Missouri Kansas City ($39,004.00 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 IU ($14,201 vs. $16,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 10.4% lower than costs at Indiana University Bloomington ($12,118 vs. $13,380)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Indiana University Bloomington (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 2.8% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($10,130 vs. $9,857)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU 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 IU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana University Bloomington (1199) is 69 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming IU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU 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 IU.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (72% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Bloomington earn on average $1,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than IU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than IU graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/