- University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school while Grand Canyon University (GCU) is a private school.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO and GCU is located in Phoenix, AZ.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than GCU ($17,450).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than GCU (66.92%).
- GCU is larger with 101,816 students than University of Missouri-Kansas City (15,703 students).
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| #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri | Rankings | #222 in National Universities #3 in Arizona |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Kansas City, MO | Location | Phoenix, AZ |
| Known as | GCU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $17,450 |
| $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,124 |
| $8,452 | Financial Aid | $7,183 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 64.15% | Acceptance Rate | 66.92% |
| 38.29% | Yield | 16.05% |
| 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,703 | Total Students | 101,816 |
| 10,179 | Undergraduate | 66,769 |
| 5,524 | Graduate | 35,047 |
| 885 | Online Enrollment | 77,293 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 77% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,500 |
| 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: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 17,569) $5,400 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 | 20 to 1 |
| 589 Full-time 502 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 461 Full-time 5,235 Part-time |
| 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,648 Full-time 5,329 Part-time |
| $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,730 for Faculties $54,873 Part-time |