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Overview |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
| Location | Lamoni, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,195 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | graceland.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,500 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,500 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,540 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,632 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,218 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,259 | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,880 | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,544 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $243 | $232 |
Diversity |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Graceland University-Lamoni | 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 Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 1,195 students)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Graceland University-Lamoni or Central?
- Graceland University Lamoni is 290.4% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.2% higher at Graceland University-Lamoni than University of Central Missouri ($32,500.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Graceland University-Lamoni ($15,728 vs. $16,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 3.3% lower than costs at Graceland University Lamoni ($10,206 vs. $10,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Graceland University Lamoni than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Graceland University Lamoni students is 387.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($30,218 vs. $6,193)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Graceland University-Lamoni or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Graceland University-Lamoni .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 49 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Central (68.6%)
Graceland University-Lamoni vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Graceland University-Lamoni 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 Graceland University-Lamoni.
- The graduation rate at Graceland University-Lamoni is higher than University of Central Missouri (51% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $500 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,000)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,103 lower median federal student loan debt than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,544)
- Central graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates. ($232 vs. $243)
- More Graceland University-Lamoni 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/