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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Mason?
- George Mason University is 5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($9,795.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.1% higher at Mason than University of Missouri Kansas City ($35,377.00 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 Mason ($14,739 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 7% lower than costs at George Mason University ($12,262 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than George Mason University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Mason University students is 28.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,760 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 23 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Mason students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Mason? 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 Mason and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (64% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,800 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,100)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/