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Overview |
UCSD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | La Jolla, CA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 42,376 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #88 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucsd.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCSD | 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 | $17,198 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,293 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,176 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 90% |
Admission |
UCSD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 130,771 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 32,062 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.5% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.82 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/34 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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, 2024 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UCSD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCSD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $67,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $191 | $217 |
Diversity |
UCSD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UCSD | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UCSD | 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 San Diego is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (42,376 students vs. 15,277 students)
UCSD vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCSD or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of California San Diego 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 UCSD 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 California San Diego than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($13,293 vs. $14,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 41.9% lower than costs at University of California San Diego ($12,118 vs. $17,198)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of California San Diego (90% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California San Diego students is 138.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($24,176 vs. $10,130)
UCSD vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCSD 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 UCSD .
- The average SAT score at University of California San Diego (1344) is 214 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UCSD students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UCSD 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 UCSD (24.5%)
UCSD vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCSD 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 UCSD.
- The graduation rate at UCSD is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (85% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of California San Diego earn on average $12,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($67,900 vs. $55,100)
- University of California San Diego students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($18,500 vs. $21,000)
- UCSD graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($191 vs. $217)
- More UCSD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/