University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Chicago State University (CSU)

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  • Both University of Missouri-Kansas City and Chicago State University (CSU) are public.
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO and CSU is located in Chicago, IL.
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than CSU ($12,754).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than CSU (77.87%).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than CSU (2,317 students).
University of Missouri-Kansas City

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#90 in National Universities
#9 in Missouri
Rankings#38 in Illinois
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Kansas City, MOLocationChicago, IL
Known asCSU
1 Year Certificate
2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Tuition & Fees
$11,988 Missouri residents
$28,788 out-of-state
Undergraduate$12,018 Illinois residents
$12,754 out-of-state
$13,072 Missouri residents
$30,760 out-of-state
Graduate$10,294 Illinois residents
$16,162 out-of-state
$8,452Financial Aid$12,049
Admission
$45 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$25 undergraduate
$30 graduate
64.15%Acceptance Rate77.87%
38.29%Yield12.88%
1,415 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores
Student Population
15,703Total Students2,317
10,179Undergraduate1,450
5,524Graduate867
885Online Enrollment419
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
55%Graduation Rate27%
Transfer-out Rate30%
77%Retention Rate55%
$57,200Average Earning after Graduation$38,200
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127)
$7,452 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 250)
$7,800 average annual costs
✔ (15 meals per week)
$4,090 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (19 meals per week)
$6,000 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
589 Full-time
502 Part-time
Number of Faculties191 Full-time
53 Part-time
2,292 Full-time
722 Part-time
Number of Staffs586 Full-time
73 Part-time
$86,819 for Faculties
$61,088 Part-time
Average Salary$76,283 for Faculties
$70,937 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