- Both University of Central Missouri and University of Missouri-Kansas City are public.
- Both schools are located in Missouri.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than University of Central Missouri ($18,064).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than University of Central Missouri (83.60%).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than University of Central Missouri (11,637 students).
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| #29 in Missouri | Rankings | #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Warrensburg, MO | Location | Kansas City, MO |
Central| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | 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 | ||
| $9,739 Missouri residents $18,064 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state |
| $9,954 Missouri residents $18,498 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state |
| $4,999 | Financial Aid | $8,452 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $45 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 83.60% | Acceptance Rate | 64.15% |
| 41.78% | Yield | 38.29% |
| Test Scores | 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,637 | Total Students | 15,703 |
| 7,345 | Undergraduate | 10,179 |
| 4,292 | Graduate | 5,524 |
| 1,305 | Online Enrollment | 885 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 52% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 72% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $42,600 | 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,858) $6,095 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $4,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 424 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 589 Full-time 502 Part-time |
| 1,099 Full-time 178 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time |
| $70,959 for Faculties $49,510 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time |