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Overview |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Conway, AR | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 564 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbc.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,500 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,128 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,788 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 269 | - | ||
| Admitted | 172 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 59.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 841/1083 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 67% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CBC | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harris Stowe State University is larger than than CBC based on total student enrollment (1,084 students vs. 564 students)
CBC vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBC or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Central Baptist College is 198.7% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.1% higher at CBC than Harris Stowe State University ($16,200.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than CBC ($10,239 vs. $18,128)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Baptist College are 29.2% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($7,500 vs. $9,691)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University than Central Baptist College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harris Stowe State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Central Baptist College ($10,507 vs. $9,788)
Which college is harder to get into, CBC or Harris-Stowe State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harris-Stowe State University or CBC .
- Accepted freshman CBC students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.15) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
CBC vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBC or Harris-Stowe State University? 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 Harris-Stowe State University and CBC.
- The graduation rate at CBC is higher than Harris Stowe State University (35% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Central Baptist College earn on average $10,000 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $30,100)
- Central Baptist College students graduate with a $2,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,025)
- CBC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/