University of Kansas (KU) vs DeVry University-Missouri

When it comes to higher education, choosing the right university is a crucial decision. To help you navigate this process, we've compiled a comprehensive comparison of two esteemed institutions: University of Kansas and DeVry University-Missouri. With acceptance rates of 88% and 100% respectively, both universities offer accessible pathways to higher education. While the University of Kansas boasts a diverse student body with a 4-year graduation rate of 59%, DeVry University-Missouri stands out with its focus on career-oriented programs and a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Explore our detailed comparison table to discover more about the unique strengths, programs, and opportunities offered by each university, empowering you to make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and career goals.

	DeVry University-Missouri	University of Kansas
Overview
Location	Kansas City, Missouri	Lawrence, Kansas
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		85.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	40.0%	92.5%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $30 Graduate: $30	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $65
SAT range	N/A	1090 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	21 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		80.0%
Total number of applicants	5	15,275
Total number of admissions given out	2	14,129
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1	4,119
Yield rate	50.0%	29.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$38,444	In state: $25,259 Out of state: $42,127
Average net price		$18,608
Tuition	$16,448	In state: $10,092 Out of state: $26,960
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $6,100 Meal plan: $3,800
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)		80.0% Average amount $10,408
Students receiving federal student loan		40.0% Average amount $5,220
Students taking out private loans		6.0% Average amount $13,036

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	23 Men 82.6% Women 17.4%	19,158 Men 46.8% Women 53.2%
Graduate students	4 Men 75.0% Women 25.0%	7,622 Men 42.7% Women 57.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	0.0%	41.5%
International students	N/A	6.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	N/A	5,235
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Missouri	Kansas Missouri Illinois Texas Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Communication and Journalism Engineering Technologies Law Enforcement and Firefighting	Health Professions Business Education Engineering Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Students to faculty ratio	3:1	17:1
Institutional accreditation	N/A	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	40.0%	66.0%
Dropout rate	40.0%	7.8%
Transferred out	20.0%	24.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Management Information Systems and Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,577 Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,756 Year 2: $66,885 Year 3: $73,133 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,726 Year 2: $66,592 Year 3: $72,885 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,951 Year 2: $61,702 Year 3: $67,529 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $61,144 Year 2: $64,686 Year 3: $66,091 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $67,937 Year 2: $59,350 Year 3: $63,661 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,602 Year 2: $54,192 Year 3: $63,401 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $59,102 Year 2: $58,714 Year 3: $62,826 Accounting and Related Services (Graduate/Professional Certificates) Year 1: $58,051 Year 2: $54,696 Year 3: $61,220 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,564 Year 2: $57,499 Year 3: $60,522	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $160,586 Year 2: $170,720 Year 3: $156,139 Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $112,189 Year 2: $119,061 Year 3: $123,797 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,966 Year 2: $73,299 Year 3: $88,195 Petroleum Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,179 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $81,042 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $78,614 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,617 Year 2: $72,625 Year 3: $77,366 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,974 Year 2: $66,001 Year 3: $73,900 Chemical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $65,436 Year 2: $59,722 Year 3: $72,306 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,919 Year 2: $64,990 Year 3: $68,960 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $56,347 Year 2: $53,108 Year 3: $68,650

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