- Southwest Baptist University is a private school while University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than Southwest Baptist University ($28,320).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than Southwest Baptist University (73.20%).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has higher SAT scores of 1,415 than Southwest Baptist University (1,000).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than Southwest Baptist University (2,386 students).
| Southwest Baptist University View More Rivals | University of Missouri-Kansas City View More Rivals | |
| #17 in Missouri | Rankings | #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Bolivar, MO | Location | Kansas City, MO |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $28,320 | Undergraduate | $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state |
| $6,133 | Graduate | $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state |
| $15,568 | Financial Aid | $8,452 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 73.20% | Acceptance Rate | 64.15% |
| 34.37% | Yield | 38.29% |
| 1,000 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,386 | Total Students | 15,703 |
| 1,836 | Undergraduate | 10,179 |
| 550 | Graduate | 5,524 |
| 311 | Online Enrollment | 885 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 43% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 32% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $37,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $57,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 913) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $4,890 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 142 Full-time 139 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 589 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 180 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $51,337 for Faculties $42,636 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time |