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Overview |
Morningside College | Central | ||
| Location | Sioux City, IA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morningside.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morningside College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,680 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,680 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,204 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,482 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,043 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Morningside College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,756 | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | 1,945 | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.6% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Morningside College | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morningside College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Morningside College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Morningside College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Morningside College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Morningside College based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 2,158 students)
Morningside College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morningside College or Central?
- Morningside College is 340.6% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($36,680.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.3% higher at Morningside College than University of Central Missouri ($36,680.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Morningside College ($15,728 vs. $23,482)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 9.8% lower than costs at Morningside College ($10,206 vs. $11,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morningside College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Morningside College students is 336.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($27,043 vs. $6,193)
Morningside College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morningside College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Morningside College .
- The average SAT score at Morningside College (1070) is 60 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Morningside College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Morningside College (3.42)
- Morningside College has a higher acceptance rate (70.6%) than Central (68.6%)
Morningside College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morningside 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 Morningside College.
- The graduation rate at Morningside College is higher than University of Central Missouri (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Morningside College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $4,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Morningside College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $27,000)
- Central graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Morningside College graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Morningside College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/