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Overview |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 940 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | briarcliff.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,176 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,176 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,208 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,292 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,325 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $232 |
Diversity |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Briar Cliff University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 940 students)
Briar Cliff University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Briar Cliff University or Central?
- Briar Cliff University is 310.5% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($34,176.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at Briar Cliff University than University of Central Missouri ($34,176.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Briar Cliff University ($15,728 vs. $23,292)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 0% lower than costs at Briar Cliff University ($10,206 vs. $10,208)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Briar Cliff University than University of Central Missouri (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Briar Cliff University students is 325.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($26,325 vs. $6,193)
Which college is harder to get into, Briar Cliff University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Briar Cliff University .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Briar Cliff University (3.21)
Briar Cliff University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Briar Cliff 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 Briar Cliff University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Briar Cliff University (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Briar Cliff University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,059 lower median federal student loan debt than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $24,500)
- Central graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Briar Cliff University graduates. ($232 vs. $253)
- More Briar Cliff University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/