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Overview |
McPherson College | Central | ||
| Location | McPherson, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 822 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcpherson.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
McPherson College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,494 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,494 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,918 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,065 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,916 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McPherson College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,445 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 952 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 908/1120 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McPherson College | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McPherson College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
McPherson College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 67% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 33% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
McPherson College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 11% | ||
Campus |
McPherson College | 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 McPherson College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 822 students)
McPherson College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McPherson College or Central?
- McPherson College is 304.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($32,494.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.1% higher at McPherson College than University of Central Missouri ($32,494.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than McPherson College ($15,117 vs. $25,065)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 2.3% lower than costs at McPherson College ($9,699 vs. $9,918)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McPherson College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McPherson College students is 236.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($21,916 vs. $6,517)
McPherson College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McPherson College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or McPherson College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 70 points higher than at McPherson College (940)
- Incoming Central students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at McPherson College (20)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at McPherson College (3.33)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than McPherson College (65.9%)
McPherson College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McPherson College 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 McPherson College.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than McPherson College (50% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from McPherson College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than McPherson College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than McPherson College graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More McPherson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/