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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Truman State | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Kirksville, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 3,960 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #256 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | truman.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Truman State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $8,690 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $16,712 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $9,936 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $13,993 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $9,961 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Truman State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 4,912 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 2,213 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 45.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 31.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1070/1330 | ||
| 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 | Truman State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Truman State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $49,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,656 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $234 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Truman State | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % 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 | Truman State | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Truman State | ||
| 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 Truman State based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 3,960 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Truman State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Truman State?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Truman State for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $8,690.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.4% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Truman State University ($25,805.00 vs. $16,712.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Truman State University than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($13,993 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Truman State University are 23.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,936 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Truman State University than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Truman State University students is 18.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,961 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Truman State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Truman State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Truman State or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Truman State University (1246) is 116 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Truman State students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Truman State students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Truman State (45.1%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Truman State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Truman 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 Truman State and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Truman State is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (69% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $5,300 more per year than Truman State graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $49,800)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,656 lower median federal student loan debt than Truman State graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,656)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Truman State graduates. ($217 vs. $234)
- More Truman State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/