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Overview |
Albany State University | Central | ||
| Location | Albany, GA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,334 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1025 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | asurams.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albany State University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,672 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,026 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Albany State University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.77 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/18 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 740/900 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Albany State University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albany State University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,800 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,250 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $232 |
Diversity |
Albany State University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Albany State University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Albany State University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Albany State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 6,334 students)
Albany State University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albany State University or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 97.8% more expensive to attend than Albany State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Central than Albany State University ($16,080.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Albany State University than Central ($14,672 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 5.5% lower than costs at Albany State University ($9,699 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albany State University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albany State University students is 69.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($11,026 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Albany State University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Albany State University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 127 points higher than at Albany State University (883)
- Incoming Central students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Albany State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.91 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Albany State University (2.77)
Albany State University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albany State University or Central? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Central and Albany State University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Albany State University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $6,700 more per year than Albany State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $34,800)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $10,809 lower median federal student loan debt than Albany State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $33,250)
- Central graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Albany State University graduates. ($232 vs. $343)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albany State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/