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Overview |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,699 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #64 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berkeley.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,692 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,997 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,951 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 90% |
Admission |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 125,910 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 14,677 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.2% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/35 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1530 | 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 |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,200 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $217 |
Diversity |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
UC Berkeley | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UC Berkeley | 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
- University of California Berkeley is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (45,699 students vs. 15,277 students)
UC Berkeley vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Berkeley or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of California Berkeley is 13.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at UC Berkeley than University of Missouri Kansas City ($42,611.00 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 UC Berkeley ($14,201 vs. $16,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 87.3% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($12,118 vs. $22,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of California Berkeley (90% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Berkeley students is 156.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($25,951 vs. $10,130)
UC Berkeley vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley .
- The average SAT score at University of California Berkeley (1397) is 267 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UC Berkeley students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Berkeley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than UC Berkeley (11.7%)
UC Berkeley vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Berkeley 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 UC Berkeley.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (90% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $19,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $55,100)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $6,800 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($14,200 vs. $21,000)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($146 vs. $217)
- More UC Berkeley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/