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Overview |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Morris, MN | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,068 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #316 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umn.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,804 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,934 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,522 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,169 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,964 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 93% |
Admission |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,699 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | 1245/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
University of Minnesota-Morris | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
University of Minnesota-Morris | 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 | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than University of Minnesota-Morris based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 1,068 students)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Minnesota-Morris or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Minnesota Morris is 37.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($12,804.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Minnesota Morris ($25,805.00 vs. $14,934.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Morris than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($11,169 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Minnesota Morris are 28.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,522 vs. $12,262)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Minnesota Morris as University of Missouri Kansas City (93% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Minnesota Morris students is 66.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($13,964 vs. $8,376)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 University of Minnesota-Morris .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Morris (1146) is 16 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming University of Minnesota-Morris students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Minnesota-Morris students have at the same average high school GPA (3.54) as students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Minnesota-Morris has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Minnesota-Morris vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Minnesota-Morris 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 University of Minnesota-Morris.
- The graduation rate at University of Minnesota-Morris is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (60% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $12,700 more per year than University of Minnesota-Morris graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $42,400)
- University of Minnesota Morris students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More University of Minnesota-Morris graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/