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Overview |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
| Location | Mayfield, Kentucky | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midcontinent.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,190 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,190 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,900 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,622 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 98% |
Admission |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 419 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 365 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.1% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.8% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 17% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $232 |
Diversity |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 46% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Mid-Continent University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | - | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mid-Continent 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 Mid-Continent University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 0 students)
Mid-Continent University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mid-Continent University or Central?
- Mid Continent University is 1.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($8,190.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 96.3% higher at Central than Mid Continent University ($16,080.00 vs. $8,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Mid-Continent University ($15,117 vs. $27,622)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mid Continent University are 40.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($6,900 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Mid Continent University (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is ?% larger than aid received Mid Continent University ($6,517 vs. $0)
Mid-Continent University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mid-Continent University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Mid-Continent University .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mid-Continent University (3.13)
- Mid-Continent University has a higher acceptance rate (87.1%) than Central (71.3%)
Mid-Continent University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mid-Continent 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 Mid-Continent University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Mid Continent University (50% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/