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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 49,605 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #110 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $9,644 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $39,042 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $14,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $11,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 49% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 63,505 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 27,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 43.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1360/1510 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $230 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 44% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (49,605 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Wisconsin?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 8.3% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $9,644.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Wisconsin than University of Missouri Kansas City ($39,042.00 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 Wisconsin ($14,201 vs. $14,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($12,118 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than University of Wisconsin Madison (90% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Madison students is 12% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($11,350 vs. $10,130)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 170 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than Wisconsin (43.3%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (82% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Madison earn on average $9,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,100)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Wisconsin graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,250)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Wisconsin graduates. ($217 vs. $230)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/