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Overview |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 90% |
Admission |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 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 | May 1, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $217 |
Diversity |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Iowa | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | 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 Iowa is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 15,277 students)
Iowa vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Iowa than University of Missouri Kansas City ($30,979.00 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 Iowa ($14,201 vs. $20,121)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 4.1% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($12,118 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Iowa (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($10,130 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa 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 Iowa .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 34 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
Iowa vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (71% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $4,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $616 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,616)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($217 vs. $223)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/