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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 25,924 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #63 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $17,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $53,836 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $13,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $17,831 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $29,675 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 28% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 56,528 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 9,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 16.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 41.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1410/1530 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $201 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 29% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
| 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 Virginia Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (25,924 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UVA?
- University of Virginia Main Campus is 67.5% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($17,490.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.6% higher at UVA than University of Missouri Kansas City ($53,836.00 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 UVA ($14,201 vs. $17,831)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 15% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,118 vs. $13,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Virginia Main Campus (90% vs. 28%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 192.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($29,675 vs. $10,130)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Virginia Main Campus (1364) is 234 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming UVA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than UVA (16.9%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or UVA? 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 UVA and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (94% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $22,100 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,100)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($201 vs. $217)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/