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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 8,255 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #111 | ||
| 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) | $10,444 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $12,790 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $33,364 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $27,809 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 5,241 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 19.9% | ||
| 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 | 21/29 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Creighton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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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 | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 29% | ||
| 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 | 68% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
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 (15,277 students vs. 8,255 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 330.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Creighton University than University of Missouri Kansas City ($45,000.00 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 Creighton University ($14,201 vs. $33,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 5.5% lower than costs at Creighton University ($12,118 vs. $12,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Creighton University than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Creighton University students is 174.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($27,809 vs. $10,130)
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)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Creighton University (72.3%)
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/