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UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 93% |
Admission |
UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $217 |
Diversity |
UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCLA | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | 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
- University of California Los Angeles is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 15,703 students)
UCLA vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of California Los Angeles is 23.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.3% higher at UCLA than University of Missouri Kansas City ($41,636.00 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 UCLA ($14,739 vs. $16,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 40.5% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($12,262 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of California Los Angeles (93% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 159.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($21,766 vs. $8,376)
UCLA vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA 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 UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 209 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA 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 UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (90% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $15,600 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $55,100)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($16,300 vs. $21,000)
- UCLA graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($168 vs. $217)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/