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Lindenwood University DBU ISU Simpson College Baker Wartburg College CMU - CLAS MidlandU| Central College | Missouri Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 5,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #925 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | mobap.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $31,784 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $31,784 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $25,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $18,372 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 1,055 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 748 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 70.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 42.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1060/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Missouri Baptist University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Missouri Baptist University is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (5,231 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. Missouri Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Missouri Baptist University?
- Missouri Baptist University is 60.5% more expensive to attend than Central College for in-state tuition ($31,784.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at Missouri Baptist University than Central College ($31,784.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central College than Missouri Baptist University ($23,303 vs. $25,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 10.9% lower than costs at Missouri Baptist University ($10,860 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Missouri Baptist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Baptist University students is 67% larger than aid received Central College ($18,372 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. Missouri Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Missouri Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Baptist University or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Central College (1068) is 107 points higher than at Missouri Baptist University (961)
- Incoming Central College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Missouri Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Missouri Baptist University (3.4)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than Missouri Baptist University (70.9%)
Central College vs. Missouri Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Missouri Baptist 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 Missouri Baptist University and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Missouri Baptist University (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $9,900 more per year than Missouri Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $38,100)
- Missouri Baptist University students graduate with a $5,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($21,750 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri Baptist University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/