University of Missouri-Kansas City vs. Seattle University

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  • University of Missouri-Kansas City is a public school while Seattle University is a private school.
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO and Seattle University is located in Seattle, WA.
  • Seattle University has more expensive tuition of $54,285 than University of Missouri-Kansas City ($28,788).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than Seattle University (73.80%).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City has higher SAT scores of 1,415 than Seattle University (1,260).
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City is larger with 15,703 students than Seattle University (7,121 students).
University of Missouri-Kansas City

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#90 in National Universities
#9 in Missouri
Rankings#6 in Washington
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Kansas City, MOLocationSeattle, WA
Known asSeattle U
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 ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$11,988 Missouri residents
$28,788 out-of-state
Undergraduate$54,285
$13,072 Missouri residents
$30,760 out-of-state
Graduate$15,795
$8,452Financial Aid$29,599
Admission
$45 undergraduate
$45 graduate
Application Fee$60 undergraduate
$55 graduate
64.15%Acceptance Rate73.80%
38.29%Yield15.12%
1,415 SAT, 25 ACTTest Scores1,260 SAT, 27 ACT
Student Population
15,703Total Students7,121
10,179Undergraduate4,046
5,524Graduate3,075
885Online Enrollment386
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
55%Graduation Rate74%
Transfer-out Rate
77%Retention Rate82%
$57,200Average Earning after Graduation$63,200
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
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,127)
$7,452 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,448)
$8,445 average annual costs
✔ (15 meals per week)
$4,090 average annual costs
Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
14 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
589 Full-time
502 Part-time
Number of Faculties529 Full-time
147 Part-time
2,292 Full-time
722 Part-time
Number of Staffs1,311 Full-time
220 Part-time
$86,819 for Faculties
$61,088 Part-time
Average Salary$88,942 for Faculties
$80,325 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