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Overview |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 31,810 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,591 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,527 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,869 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,954 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,343 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 90% |
Admission |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 50,424 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 29,129 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.8% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1480 | 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 |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $217 |
Diversity |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UMass | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (31,810 students vs. 15,277 students)
UMass vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is 58.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($16,591.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.4% higher at UMass than University of Missouri Kansas City ($38,527.00 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 UMass ($14,201 vs. $22,954)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 22.7% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Amherst ($12,118 vs. $14,869)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Massachusetts Amherst (90% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Massachusetts Amherst students is 21.8% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,343 vs. $10,130)
UMass vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass 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 UMass .
- The average SAT score at University of Massachusetts Amherst (1226) is 96 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UMass students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than UMass (57.8%)
UMass vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at UMass is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (67% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Amherst earn on average $100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass graduates. ($21,000 vs. $24,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UMass graduates. ($217 vs. $248)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/