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Baker OKWU Lincoln University of Missouri Missouri Baptist University| Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | Harris Stowe State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Location | Fayette, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 1,084 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralmethodist.edu | hssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,360 | $5,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,360 | $10,056 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $9,691 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,828 | $10,239 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,044 | $10,507 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,166 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,141 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.04 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 8% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $30,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,875 | $27,025 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 7% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
CMU - CLAS | Harris-Stowe State University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CMU - CLAS | 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 CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (1,084 students vs. 1,080 students)
CMU - CLAS vs. Harris-Stowe State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU - CLAS or Harris-Stowe State University?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 386% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 162.1% higher at CMU - CLAS than Harris Stowe State University ($26,360.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than CMU - CLAS ($10,239 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 8.8% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($8,910 vs. $9,691)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences as Harris Stowe State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 71.7% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($18,044 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, CMU - CLAS 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 CMU - CLAS .
- Accepted freshman CMU - CLAS students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
CMU - CLAS vs. Harris-Stowe State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU - CLAS 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 CMU - CLAS.
- The graduation rate at CMU - CLAS is higher than Harris Stowe State University (43% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences earn on average $8,500 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($38,600 vs. $30,100)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $10,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($16,875 vs. $27,025)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($174 vs. $279)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/