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Overview |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
| Location | Saint Joseph, MO | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,023 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | missouriwestern.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,540 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,550 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,917 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,531 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,818 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $225 | $403 |
Diversity |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 79% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 36% | ||
Campus |
MWSU | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than MWSU based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 4,023 students)
MWSU vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MWSU or Central State University?
- Missouri Western State University is 26.4% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($6,540.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at MWSU than Central State University ($13,550.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than MWSU ($10,194 vs. $11,917)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Western State University are 6.9% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,200 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 51.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,531 vs. $6,943)
Which college is harder to get into, MWSU or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or MWSU .
- Accepted freshman MWSU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Central State University (2.8)
MWSU vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MWSU or Central State University? 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 State University and MWSU.
- The graduation rate at MWSU is higher than Central State University (27% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Missouri Western State University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($36,500 vs. $27,200)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $17,182 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($21,818 vs. $39,000)
- MWSU graduates are paying $178 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($225 vs. $403)
- More MWSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/