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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Chapel Hill, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 31,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #64 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | unc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $7,019 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $35,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $10,614 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $18,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 40% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 56,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 9,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 17.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 46% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 30/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1350/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 89% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $66,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $16,479 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $170 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UNC Chapel Hill | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (31,705 students vs. 15,703 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UNC Chapel Hill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNC Chapel Hill?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 33% more expensive to attend than UNC Chapel Hill for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $7,019.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at UNC Chapel Hill than University of Missouri Kansas City ($35,580.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($10,614 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($12,254 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (93% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students is 115.7% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($18,066 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UNC Chapel Hill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNC Chapel Hill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNC Chapel Hill or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1343) is 213 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UNC Chapel Hill students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UNC Chapel Hill students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than UNC Chapel Hill (17.1%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UNC Chapel Hill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UNC Chapel Hill? 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 UNC Chapel Hill and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UNC Chapel Hill is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (89% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn on average $11,000 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($66,100 vs. $55,100)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill students graduate with a $4,521 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($16,479 vs. $21,000)
- UNC Chapel Hill graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($170 vs. $217)
- More UNC Chapel Hill graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/