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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Tulsa, OK | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 3,769 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #158 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | utulsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,332 | $45,566 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $45,566 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $11,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $28,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $36,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 12,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 8,331 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 69.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1078/1350 | ||
| 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 | Tulsa University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $59,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,986 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 43% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Tulsa University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Tulsa University based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 3,769 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Tulsa University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Tulsa University?
- University of Tulsa is 388.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($45,566.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at Tulsa University than University of Missouri Kansas City ($45,566.00 vs. $25,805.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Tulsa University ($14,739 vs. $28,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Tulsa are 7.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,426 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Tulsa than University of Missouri Kansas City (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Tulsa students is 340.3% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($36,877 vs. $8,376)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Tulsa University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Tulsa University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tulsa University or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Tulsa (1295) is 165 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Tulsa University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Tulsa University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Tulsa University (69.2%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Tulsa University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Tulsa University? 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 Tulsa University and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Tulsa University is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Tulsa earn on average $4,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($59,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $5,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulsa University graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,986)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Tulsa University graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Tulsa University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/