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Overview |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,741 | 15,277 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #741 | #281 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wichita.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,247 | $10,444 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,165 | $27,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,790 | $12,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,184 | $14,201 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,282 | $10,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 90% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,637 | 5,802 | ||
| Admitted | 8,200 | 4,351 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 75% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 29.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1250 | 1150/1540 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,800 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $217 |
Diversity |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 29% | ||
Campus |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than University of Missouri-Kansas City based on total student enrollment (16,741 students vs. 15,277 students)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 44.1% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($10,444.00 vs. $7,247.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Wichita State University ($27,244.00 vs. $17,165.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($14,184 vs. $14,201)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 13.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($12,118 vs. $13,790)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Wichita State University (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 39.1% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($10,130 vs. $7,282)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or WSU .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 41 points higher than at WSU (1089)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WSU (24)
- Accepted freshman University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at WSU (3.48)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (75%)
WSU vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WSU or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and WSU.
- The graduation rate at WSU is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (43% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $11,300 more per year than WSU graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $43,800)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($20,500 vs. $21,000)
- WSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates. ($211 vs. $217)
- More University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/