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Overview |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,177 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,982 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,168 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,726 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,354 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,718 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 90% |
Admission |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,995 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 20,496 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1350 | 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 |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $217 |
Diversity |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 29% | ||
Campus |
ISU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (30,177 students vs. 15,277 students)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 16.3% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $8,982.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Iowa State University ($27,244.00 vs. $26,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than ISU ($14,201 vs. $17,354)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 24.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,726 vs. $12,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Iowa State University (90% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iowa State University students is 5.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,718 vs. $10,130)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU 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 ISU .
- The average SAT score at Iowa State University (1142) is 12 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming ISU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
ISU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU 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 ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $1,400 more per year than ISU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,700)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $2,868 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,868)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($217 vs. $246)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/