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Overview |
MCC | Central | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 145 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mccks.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCC | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,524 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,524 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,244 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,523 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,878 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
MCC | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56 | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | 56 | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.9%Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/25 | ||
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| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
MCC | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCC | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
MCC | Central | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
MCC | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCC | 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 MCC based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 145 students)
MCC vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCC or Central?
- Manhattan Christian College is 110.5% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($17,524.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at MCC than University of Central Missouri ($17,524.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than MCC ($15,728 vs. $23,523)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Manhattan Christian College are 10.4% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,244 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan Christian College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan Christian College students is 59.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,878 vs. $6,193)
MCC vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCC or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or MCC .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan Christian College (1025) is 15 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming MCC students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MCC (3.24)
- MCC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Central (68.6%)
MCC vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCC 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 MCC.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Manhattan Christian College (50% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $4,800 more per year than MCC graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,700)
- More MCC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/