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Overview |
Tabor | Central | ||
| Location | Hillsboro, KS | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 637 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tabor.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tabor | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,050 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,050 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,080 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,113 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Tabor | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,512 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 797 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.7% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1100 | |||
| 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 |
Tabor | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tabor | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $232 |
Diversity |
Tabor | Central | ||
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| % Men | 58% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 42% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Tabor | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Tabor | 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 Tabor based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 637 students)
Tabor vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tabor or Central?
- Tabor College is 335.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($35,050.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118% higher at Tabor than University of Central Missouri ($35,050.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Tabor ($15,117 vs. $21,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tabor College are 4.3% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,300 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tabor College than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tabor College students is 316% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($27,113 vs. $6,517)
Tabor vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tabor or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or Tabor .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 3 points higher than at Tabor (1007)
- Incoming Tabor students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Tabor (3.23)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Tabor (52.7%)
Tabor vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tabor 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 Tabor.
- The graduation rate at Tabor is higher than University of Central Missouri (52% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Tabor College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $559 lower median federal student loan debt than Tabor graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,000)
- Central graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tabor graduates. ($232 vs. $237)
- More Tabor graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/