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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Maryville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 9,664 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #907 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | nwmissouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $6,442 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $12,884 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $11,788 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $15,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $8,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 6,834 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 5,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Northwest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Northwest based on total student enrollment (15,277 students vs. 9,664 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Northwest?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Northwest for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $6,442.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.5% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Northwest Missouri State University ($27,244.00 vs. $12,884.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Northwest ($14,201 vs. $15,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Missouri State University are 2.8% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,788 vs. $12,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest Missouri State University than University of Missouri Kansas City (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 16.4% larger than aid received Northwest Missouri State University ($10,130 vs. $8,700)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 83 points higher than at Northwest (1047)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Northwest (23)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Northwest (3.45)
- Northwest has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Northwest? 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 Northwest and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Northwest is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (49% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $13,900 more per year than Northwest graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,200)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Northwest graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Northwest graduates. ($217 vs. $258)
- More Northwest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/