- Both University of Missouri-Kansas City and California State University-Bakersfield (CSU Bakersfield) are public.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO and CSU Bakersfield is located in Bakersfield, CA.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than CSU Bakersfield ($19,576).
- CSU Bakersfield has tighter acceptance rate of 61.12% than University of Missouri-Kansas City (64.15%).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than CSU Bakersfield (9,613 students).
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| #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri | Rankings | #65 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kansas City, MO | Location | Bakersfield, CA |
| Known as | CSU Bakersfield | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $7,696 California residents $19,576 out-of-state |
| $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state | Graduate | $9,130 California residents $18,634 out-of-state |
| $8,452 | Financial Aid | $9,655 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $70 graduate |
| 64.15% | Acceptance Rate | 61.12% |
| 38.29% | Yield | 26.45% |
| 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,703 | Total Students | 9,613 |
| 10,179 | Undergraduate | 8,188 |
| 5,524 | Graduate | 1,425 |
| 885 | Online Enrollment | 1,893 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 49% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 2% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 73% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,100 |
| 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 | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 500) $9,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (15 meals per week) $4,090 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 14 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 589 Full-time 502 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 347 Full-time 317 Part-time |
| 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 939 Full-time 356 Part-time |
| $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,232 for Faculties $71,774 Part-time |