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Overview |
AASU | Central | ||
| Location | Savannah, GA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,041 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | armstrong.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
AASU | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,965 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,426 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,176 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,404 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,960 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 98% |
Admission |
AASU | 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 | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
AASU | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AASU | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,250 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $232 |
Diversity |
AASU | Central | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 25% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
AASU | Central | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
AASU | 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 AASU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 7,041 students)
AASU vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AASU or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 102.8% more expensive to attend than AASU for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $3,965.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Central than Armstrong State University ($16,080.00 vs. $14,426.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Armstrong State University than Central ($12,404 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 4.9% lower than costs at Armstrong State University ($9,699 vs. $10,176)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Armstrong State University (98% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Armstrong State University students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($6,960 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, AASU or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or AASU .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 13 points higher than at AASU (997)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AASU (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at AASU (3.24)
AASU vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AASU 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 AASU .
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Armstrong State University (50% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Armstrong State University earn on average $900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $41,500)
- Armstrong State University students graduate with a $1,191 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,250 vs. $22,441)
- AASU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($219 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AASU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/