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TU Southeast Missouri State University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City UMES Northwest Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield| University of Baltimore | University of Central Missouri | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Central | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Warrensburg, MO | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 11,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | ucmo.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Central | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $8,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $16,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $9,699 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $15,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $6,517 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
UB | Central | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 4,993 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 3,562 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 28.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | Central | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Central | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $22,441 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $232 |
Diversity |
UB | Central | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Central | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 11% | ||
Campus |
UB | Central | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than UB based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 3,288 students)
UB vs. Central Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Central?
- University of Central Missouri is 10.2% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at UB than University of Central Missouri ($20,746.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than UB ($15,117 vs. $18,122)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 99.5% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($9,699 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Baltimore (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Baltimore students is 15.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($7,544 vs. $6,517)
UB vs. Central Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Central? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central or UB .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 38 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Central students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.79 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Central (71.3%)
UB vs. Central Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $19,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $941 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,500 vs. $22,441)
- UB graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($222 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/