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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 46,676 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #468 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | uh.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $8,685 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $21,165 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $10,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $13,738 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $11,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 74% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 30,327 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 21,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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, 2026 | May 31, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $204 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 26% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 3% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UH | ||
| 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
- University of Houston is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (46,676 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UH Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UH?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 20.3% more expensive to attend than UH for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $8,685.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Houston ($27,244.00 vs. $21,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($13,738 vs. $14,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston are 11.9% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,830 vs. $12,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Houston (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 14% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,551 vs. $10,130)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UH Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UH? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UH or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 24 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UH students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at UH (3.46)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than UH (69.5%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UH Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UH? 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 UH and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UH is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (46% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $55,100)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,750 vs. $21,000)
- UH graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($204 vs. $217)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/