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Overview |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
| Location | Fayette, MO | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralmethodist.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,360 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,360 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,910 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,828 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,044 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,166 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,141 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,875 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $174 | $232 |
Diversity |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CMU - CLAS | Central | ||
| 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 Central Missouri is larger than than CMU - CLAS based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,080 students)
CMU - CLAS vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU - CLAS or Central?
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is 227.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($26,360.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.9% higher at CMU - CLAS than University of Central Missouri ($26,360.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than CMU - CLAS ($15,117 vs. $24,828)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences are 8.9% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,910 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students is 176.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($18,044 vs. $6,517)
CMU - CLAS vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU - CLAS or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or CMU - CLAS .
- The average SAT score at Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (1043) is 33 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming CMU - CLAS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at CMU - CLAS (3.5)
- CMU - CLAS has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Central (71.3%)
CMU - CLAS vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU - CLAS or Central? 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 Central and CMU - CLAS.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $2,900 more per year than CMU - CLAS graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,600)
- Central Methodist University College of Liberal Arts & Sciences students graduate with a $5,566 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($16,875 vs. $22,441)
- CMU - CLAS graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($174 vs. $232)
- More CMU - CLAS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/