Seattle University vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City

Two Rivalry Colleges in

  • Seattle University is a private school while University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school.
  • Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA and University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO.
  • Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($28,788).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than Seattle University (73.80%).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City has higher SAT scores of 1,415 than Seattle University (1,260).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than Seattle University (7,121 students).
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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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#6 in Washington
Rankings#90 in National Universities
#9 in Missouri
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Seattle, WALocationKansas City, MO
Seattle UKnown as
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctoral/Research UniversityCarnegie ClassificationResearch University (high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$54,285Undergraduate$11,988 Missouri residents
$28,788 out-of-state
$15,795Graduate$13,072 Missouri residents
$30,760 out-of-state
$29,599Financial Aid$8,452
Admission
$60 undergraduate
$55 graduate
Application Fee$45 undergraduate
$45 graduate
73.80%Acceptance Rate64.15%
15.12%Yield38.29%
1,260 SAT, 27 ACTTest Scores1,415 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
7,121Total Students15,703
4,046Undergraduate10,179
3,075Graduate5,524
386Online Enrollment885
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
74%Graduation Rate55%
Transfer-out Rate
82%Retention Rate77%
$63,200Average Earning after Graduation$57,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448)
$8,445 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127)
$7,452 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal Plan✔ (15 meals per week)
$4,090 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
10 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
529 Full-time
147 Part-time
Number of Faculties589 Full-time
502 Part-time
1,311 Full-time
220 Part-time
Number of Staffs2,292 Full-time
722 Part-time
$88,942 for Faculties
$80,325 Part-time
Average Salary$86,819 for Faculties
$61,088 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023