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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 88% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $119 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 0% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Hunter?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.1% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than CUNY Hunter College ($27,244.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($4,127 vs. $14,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 7% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,324 vs. $12,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than CUNY Hunter College (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 5.3% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($10,130 vs. $9,624)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 35 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Accepted freshman Hunter students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Hunter (54%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Hunter? 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 Hunter and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Hunter is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $6,300 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $9,452 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($11,548 vs. $21,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($119 vs. $217)
- More Hunter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/