- Both University of Missouri-Kansas City and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) are public.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City is located in Kansas City, MO and UTRGV is located in Edinburg, TX.
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has more expensive tuition of $28,788 than UTRGV ($19,939).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has tighter acceptance rate of 64.15% than UTRGV (80.48%).
- University of Missouri-Kansas City has higher SAT scores of 1,415 than UTRGV (1,030).
- UTRGV is larger with 31,559 students than University of Missouri-Kansas City (15,703 students).
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| #90 in National Universities #9 in Missouri | Rankings | #235 in National Universities #22 in Texas |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Kansas City, MO | Location | Edinburg, TX |
| Known as | UTRGV | |
| 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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $11,988 Missouri residents $28,788 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $9,859 Texas residents $19,939 out-of-state |
| $13,072 Missouri residents $30,760 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,443 Texas residents $15,994 out-of-state |
| $8,452 | Financial Aid | $7,475 |
| Admission | ||
| $45 undergraduate $45 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 64.15% | Acceptance Rate | 80.48% |
| 38.29% | Yield | 53.09% |
| 1,415 SAT, 25 ACT | Test Scores | 1,030 SAT, 19 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 15,703 | Total Students | 31,559 |
| 10,179 | Undergraduate | 26,434 |
| 5,524 | Graduate | 5,125 |
| 885 | Online Enrollment | 5,587 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 55% | Graduation Rate | 52% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 17% | |
| 77% | Retention Rate | 76% |
| $57,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $44,200 |
| 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: 1,127) $7,452 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,106) $4,001 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 | 1,335 Full-time 258 Part-time |
| 2,292 Full-time 722 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,819 Full-time 566 Part-time |
| $86,819 for Faculties $61,088 Part-time | Average Salary | $76,936 for Faculties $54,006 Part-time |