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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $222 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Ohio State | ||
| 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Ohio State?
- Ohio State University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,525.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.6% higher at Ohio State than University of Missouri Kansas City ($35,762.00 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 Ohio State ($14,739 vs. $19,582)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 14.2% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,262 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Ohio State University (93% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio State University students is 31.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,993 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 165 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Ohio State? 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 Ohio State and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (80% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $4,500 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $50,600)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $21,500)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio State graduates. ($217 vs. $222)
- More Ohio State 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/