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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,703 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #59 | ||
| 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) | $9,332 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,805 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,262 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,739 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,376 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 34% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,180 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 3,599 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 21/30 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | 42% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 55% | ||
| 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 | 69% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Virginia Main Campus is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 15,703 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 82% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($16,980.00 vs. $9,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at UVA than University of Missouri Kansas City ($51,870.00 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 UVA ($14,739 vs. $19,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 5.1% lower than costs at University of Virginia Main Campus ($12,262 vs. $12,890)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Virginia Main Campus (93% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Virginia Main Campus students is 220.2% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($26,818 vs. $8,376)
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 (69.5%) than UVA (18.7%)
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/