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Overview |
Grand View University | Central | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #884 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | grandview.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Grand View University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,418 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,418 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,956 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,236 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,893 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Grand View University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,886 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 1,856 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.4% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 920/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Grand View University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Grand View University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,908 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $232 |
Diversity |
Grand View University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Grand View University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Grand View University | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Grand View University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,827 students)
Grand View University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Grand View University or Central?
- Grand View University is 290.8% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($31,418.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at Grand View University than University of Central Missouri ($31,418.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Grand View University ($15,117 vs. $20,236)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 13% lower than costs at Grand View University ($9,699 vs. $10,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grand View University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Grand View University students is 251.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($22,893 vs. $6,517)
Grand View University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Grand View University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Grand View University .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 41 points higher than at Grand View University (969)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Grand View University (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Grand View University (3.3)
- Grand View University has a higher acceptance rate (98.4%) than Central (71.3%)
Grand View University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Grand View University 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 Grand View University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Grand View University (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Grand View University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($43,900 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,467 lower median federal student loan debt than Grand View University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,908)
- Central graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Grand View University graduates. ($232 vs. $247)
- More Grand View University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/