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Overview |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Kansas City, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,277 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #281 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umkc.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,444 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,244 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,118 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,201 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,130 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 48% |
Admission |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,802 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 4,351 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.6% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1540 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,100 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $205 |
Diversity |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 76% | ||
Campus |
University of Missouri-Kansas City | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 15,277 students)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Missouri-Kansas City or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 491.2% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Kansas City for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $10,444.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.7% higher at WUSTL than University of Missouri Kansas City ($61,750.00 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 WUSTL ($14,201 vs. $22,440)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 71.5% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($12,118 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Washington University in St Louis (90% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 502.5% larger than aid received University of Missouri Kansas City ($61,036 vs. $10,130)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Missouri-Kansas City or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or University of Missouri-Kansas City .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 339 points higher than at University of Missouri-Kansas City (1130)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (25)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has a higher acceptance rate (75%) than WUSTL (12%)
University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Missouri-Kansas City or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and University of Missouri-Kansas City.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (93% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $27,700 more per year than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $55,100)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $1,100 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($19,900 vs. $21,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($205 vs. $217)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/