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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 53,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | utexas.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $11,678 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $14,136 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $18,036 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $12,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 47% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 66,109 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 19,253 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 29.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 48.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1230/1490 | ||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $68,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 44% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UT Austin | ||
| 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
- The University of Texas at Austin is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (53,082 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UT Austin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UT Austin?
- The University of Texas at Austin is 11.8% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,678.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at UT Austin than University of Missouri Kansas City ($42,778.00 vs. $27,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than UT Austin ($14,201 vs. $18,036)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 16.7% lower than costs at The University of Texas at Austin ($12,118 vs. $14,136)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than The University of Texas at Austin (90% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Texas at Austin students is 19.1% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,060 vs. $10,130)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UT Austin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UT Austin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Austin or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at The University of Texas at Austin (1297) is 167 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UT Austin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UT Austin students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than UT Austin (29.1%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UT Austin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UT Austin? 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 UT Austin and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UT Austin is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (81% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from The University of Texas at Austin earn on average $13,500 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($68,600 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Austin graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,250)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UT Austin graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More UT Austin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/