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Overview |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,518 | 12,788 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pensacolastate.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,871 | $8,325 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,483 | $16,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,226 | $10,206 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,436 | $15,728 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,614 | $6,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 96% |
Admission |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,966 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,407 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.54 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $3,500 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $36 | $232 |
Diversity |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pensacola State | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Pensacola State based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 8,518 students)
Pensacola State vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pensacola State or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 344.9% more expensive to attend than Pensacola State for in-state tuition ($8,325.00 vs. $1,871.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Central than Pensacola State College ($16,650.00 vs. $7,483.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pensacola State College than Central ($3,436 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 0.2% lower than costs at Pensacola State College ($10,206 vs. $10,226)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Pensacola State College (96% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pensacola State College students is 6.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($6,614 vs. $6,193)
Which college is harder to get into, Pensacola State or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Pensacola State .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 1.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Pensacola State (2.54)
Pensacola State vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pensacola State 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 Pensacola State.
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $11,200 more per year than Pensacola State graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $30,300)
- Pensacola State College students graduate with a $18,941 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($3,500 vs. $22,441)
- Pensacola State graduates are paying $196 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($36 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pensacola State students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/