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Colorado State CU Denver DU Colorado School of Mines Utah UCCS University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Penn State ASU IU MSU| University of Colorado Boulder | University of Missouri Kansas City | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Boulder, CO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,432 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colorado.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,784 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,297 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,950 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,640 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,838 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 54% | 90% |
Admission |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,069 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 46,692 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.3% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.2% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
CU Boulder | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 29% | ||
Campus |
CU Boulder | 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 Colorado Boulder is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (41,432 students vs. 15,277 students)
CU Boulder vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU Boulder or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Colorado Boulder is 41.6% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($14,784.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at CU Boulder than University of Missouri Kansas City ($40,297.00 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 CU Boulder ($14,201 vs. $22,640)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 39.9% lower than costs at University of Colorado Boulder ($12,118 vs. $16,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Colorado Boulder (90% vs. 54%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Colorado Boulder students is 7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,838 vs. $10,130)
CU Boulder vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder .
- The average SAT score at University of Colorado Boulder (1212) is 82 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming CU Boulder students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman CU Boulder students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- CU Boulder has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
CU Boulder vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU Boulder 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 CU Boulder.
- The graduation rate at CU Boulder is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Colorado Boulder earn on average $1,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,100)
- University of Colorado Boulder students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- CU Boulder graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More CU Boulder graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/