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Overview |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Ann Arbor, MI | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 51,225 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,404 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,002 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,171 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,318 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,121 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 93% |
Admission |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 84,289 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 14,914 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 47.3% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1530 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,103 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $217 |
Diversity |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Michigan | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Michigan | 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 Michigan is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (51,225 students vs. 15,703 students)
Michigan vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Michigan or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Michigan is 75.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($16,404.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.1% higher at Michigan than University of Missouri Kansas City ($55,002.00 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 Michigan ($14,739 vs. $19,318)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Michigan ($12,262 vs. $13,171)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Michigan (93% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan students is 80.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($15,121 vs. $8,376)
Michigan vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Michigan 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 Michigan .
- The average SAT score at University of Michigan (1384) is 254 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Michigan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Michigan students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Michigan (17.7%)
Michigan vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Michigan 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 Michigan.
- The graduation rate at Michigan is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (90% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan earn on average $19,300 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($74,400 vs. $55,100)
- University of Michigan students graduate with a $897 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,103 vs. $21,000)
- Michigan graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($207 vs. $217)
- More Michigan 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/