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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 57% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $229 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Rutgers | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 38.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at Rutgers than University of Missouri Kansas City ($30,600.00 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 Rutgers ($14,739 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 13.4% lower than costs at Rutgers University New Brunswick ($12,262 vs. $13,909)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Rutgers University New Brunswick (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University New Brunswick students is 52.6% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,785 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 95 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (77% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $11,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,215 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,215)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($217 vs. $229)
- More Rutgers graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/