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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 8,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #117 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | creighton.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $43,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $43,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $11,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $32,877 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $26,918 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 7,977 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 6,038 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1206/1420 | ||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $66,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,332 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $261 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Creighton University based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 8,397 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Creighton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Creighton University?
- Creighton University is 368.1% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($43,684.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.3% higher at Creighton University than University of Missouri Kansas City ($43,684.00 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 Creighton University ($14,739 vs. $32,877)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Creighton University are 3.7% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,830 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 221.4% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($26,918 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Creighton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Creighton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Creighton University or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Creighton University (1196) is 66 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Creighton University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Creighton University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Creighton University has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Creighton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Creighton University? 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 Creighton University and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Creighton University is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Creighton University earn on average $11,500 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($66,600 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $4,332 lower median federal student loan debt than Creighton University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,332)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Creighton University graduates. ($217 vs. $261)
- More Creighton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/