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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $217 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 14% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| 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 Missouri Kansas City is larger than than University of Missouri-St Louis based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 15,181 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- University of Missouri St Louis is 25.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($11,693.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than University of Missouri Kansas City ($29,960.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($13,211 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri St Louis are 12.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($10,920 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri St Louis than University of Missouri Kansas City (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 45.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,205 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 25 points higher than at University of Missouri-St Louis (1105)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at University of Missouri-St Louis is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (51% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $8,800 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $13 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,987 vs. $21,000)
- University of Missouri St Louis and University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($217 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/