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Overview |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Location | Pella, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,169 | 15,181 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #519 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | central.edu | umsl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $11,693 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $29,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,860 | $10,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,303 | $13,211 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,999 | $12,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 3,913 | ||
| Admitted | 1,561 | 2,000 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 51.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.5% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1218 | 1040/1210 | ||
| 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 | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $217 |
Diversity |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Central College | University of Missouri-St Louis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri St Louis is larger than than Central College based on total student enrollment (15,181 students vs. 1,169 students)
Central College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central College or University of Missouri-St Louis?
- Central College is 69.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-St Louis for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $11,693.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.3% higher at University of Missouri-St Louis than Central College ($29,960.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri St Louis than Central College ($13,211 vs. $23,303)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central College are 0.6% lower than costs at University of Missouri St Louis ($10,860 vs. $10,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central College than University of Missouri St Louis (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri St Louis students is 11% larger than aid received Central College ($12,205 vs. $10,999)
Central College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central College or University of Missouri-St Louis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-St Louis or Central College .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri St Louis (1105) is 37 points higher than at Central College (1068)
- Incoming University of Missouri-St Louis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central College (23)
- Accepted freshman Central College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at University of Missouri-St Louis (3.5)
- Central College has a higher acceptance rate (79.2%) than University of Missouri-St Louis (51.1%)
Central College vs. University of Missouri-St Louis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central College or University of Missouri-St Louis? 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 University of Missouri-St Louis and Central College.
- The graduation rate at Central College is higher than University of Missouri St Louis (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Central College earn on average $1,700 more per year than University of Missouri-St Louis graduates after ten years. ($48,000 vs. $46,300)
- University of Missouri St Louis students graduate with a $6,013 lower median federal student loan debt than Central College graduates. ($20,987 vs. $27,000)
- University of Missouri-St Louis graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Central College graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Central College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-St Louis students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/