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Overview |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,095 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #548 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,988 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,988 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,220 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,499 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,678 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,978 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 1,562 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 935/1205 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Central College | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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 State University Springfield is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 1,095 students)
Central College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- Central College is 168.7% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($20,988.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at Central College than Missouri State University Springfield ($20,988.00 vs. $16,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri State University Springfield than Central College ($17,104 vs. $22,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri State University Springfield are 19.5% lower than costs at Central College ($10,230 vs. $12,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than Missouri State University Springfield (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central College students is 54.7% larger than aid received Missouri State University Springfield ($12,678 vs. $8,193)
Central College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Central College .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 22 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Central College (3.52)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Central College (79%)
Central College vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than Missouri State University Springfield (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $42,100)
- Missouri State University Springfield students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri State University-Springfield students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/