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Overview |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Wichita, KS | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,216 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | #265 | ||
| 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) | $6,848 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,208 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,610 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,553 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,110 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 93% |
Admission |
WSU | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,899 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 8,441 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 953/1260 | 1245/1550 | ||
| 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 |
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 | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| 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% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
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 (16,216 students vs. 15,703 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 36.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than Wichita State University ($25,805.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($13,553 vs. $14,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Missouri Kansas City are 2.8% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($12,262 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Missouri Kansas City than Wichita State University (93% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 17.8% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($8,376 vs. $7,110)
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 (69.5%)
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/