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Overview |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Bloomington, IN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 47,005 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | #265 | ||
| 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) | $10,012 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,685 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,228 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,234 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,336 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 93% |
Admission |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,080 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 41,272 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 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 | 51% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 58% | ||
| 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 | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 27% | ||
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 (47,005 students vs. 15,703 students)
IU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- Indiana University Bloomington is 7.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($10,012.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at IU than University of Missouri Kansas City ($37,685.00 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 IU ($14,739 vs. $16,234)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 0.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,228 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Indiana University Bloomington (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana University Bloomington students is 23.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,336 vs. $8,376)
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 (82.4%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
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/