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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 43,338 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $11,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $28,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $13,048 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $21,511 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $8,195 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 68% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 33,165 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 29,077 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 87.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $237 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 20% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (43,338 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UC?
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is 13.9% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,892.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at UC than University of Missouri Kansas City ($28,904.00 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 UC ($14,201 vs. $21,511)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 7.7% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,118 vs. $13,048)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (90% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 23.6% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($10,130 vs. $8,195)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 35 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UC? 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 UC and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (59% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $9,500 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $45,600)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,000)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($217 vs. $237)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/