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Overview |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
| Location | Olathe, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,539 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #605 | #710 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnu.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,120 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,120 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,760 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,992 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,692 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,085 | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.5% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 928/1118 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $232 |
Diversity |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 1% |
Students |
MidAmerica Nazarene University | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 1,539 students)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Central?
- MidAmerica Nazarene University is 321.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($35,120.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.9% higher at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Central Missouri ($35,120.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than MidAmerica Nazarene University ($15,728 vs. $29,992)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 5.4% lower than costs at MidAmerica Nazarene University ($10,206 vs. $10,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at MidAmerica Nazarene University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by MidAmerica Nazarene University students is 282.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($23,692 vs. $6,193)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidAmerica Nazarene University or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or MidAmerica Nazarene University .
- The average SAT score at MidAmerica Nazarene University (1015) is 5 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming MidAmerica Nazarene University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MidAmerica Nazarene University (3.28)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (73.5%) than Central (68.6%)
MidAmerica Nazarene University vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidAmerica Nazarene 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 MidAmerica Nazarene University.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than MidAmerica Nazarene University (50% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from MidAmerica Nazarene University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,500)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,691 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,441)
- MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More MidAmerica Nazarene University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/