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Overview |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 7,320 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1019 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | subr.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,979 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $4,979 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,366 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,959 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,514 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,609 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 5,718 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.3% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $30,750 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $317 | $232 |
Diversity |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Southern University and A & M College | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Southern University and A & M College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 7,320 students)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern University and A & M College or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 61.5% more expensive to attend than Southern University and A & M College for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- Out of state tuition is 223% higher at Central than Southern University and A & M College ($16,080.00 vs. $4,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Southern University and A & M College ($15,117 vs. $16,959)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern University and A & M College are 3.6% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,366 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Southern University and A & M College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern University and A & M College students is 15.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,514 vs. $6,517)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern University and A & M College or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Southern University and A & M College .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 99 points higher than at Southern University and A & M College (911)
- Incoming Central students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Southern University and A & M College (19)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Southern University and A & M College (3.1)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Southern University and A & M College (53.9%)
Southern University and A & M College vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern University and A & M 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 Southern University and A & M College.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Southern University and A & M College (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $3,500 more per year than Southern University and A & M College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,000)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $8,309 lower median federal student loan debt than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $30,750)
- Central graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Southern University and A & M College graduates. ($232 vs. $317)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southern University and A & M College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/