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Overview |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,241 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #337 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sdsu.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,742 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,622 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,630 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,500 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,459 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 90% |
Admission |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 82,800 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 28,517 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.4% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.6% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 1150/1540 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2025 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,349 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $158 | $217 |
Diversity |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
San Diego State | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 29% | ||
Campus |
San Diego State | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- San Diego State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (39,241 students vs. 15,277 students)
San Diego State vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, San Diego State or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 81.9% more expensive to attend than San Diego State for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $5,742.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than San Diego State University ($27,244.00 vs. $17,622.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than San Diego State ($14,201 vs. $19,500)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 78.5% lower than costs at San Diego State University ($12,118 vs. $21,630)
- More students receive financial grant aid at San Diego State University than University of Missouri Kansas City (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 85.6% larger than aid received San Diego State University ($10,130 vs. $5,459)
San Diego State vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, San Diego State 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 San Diego State .
- The average SAT score at San Diego State University (1130) is the same at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming San Diego State students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman San Diego State students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.82) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than San Diego State (34.4%)
San Diego State vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, San Diego State 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 San Diego State.
- The graduation rate at San Diego State is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (66% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $1,700 more per year than San Diego State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $53,400)
- San Diego State University students graduate with a $5,651 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($15,349 vs. $21,000)
- San Diego State graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($158 vs. $217)
- More San Diego State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/