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Overview |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 755 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | bchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $11,976 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $11,976 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $3,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $15,395 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $6,017 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 94% |
Admission |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | 152 | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | 103 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 41.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $32,256 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $333 |
Diversity |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 44% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Central | Baptist College of Health Sciences | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Baptist College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 755 students)
Central vs. Baptist College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Baptist College of Health Sciences?
- Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences is 43.9% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($11,976.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39% higher at Central than Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences ($16,650.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences than Central ($15,395 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences are 156.4% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($3,980 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (96% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 2.9% larger than aid received Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences ($6,193 vs. $6,017)
Central vs. Baptist College of Health Sciences Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Baptist College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Baptist College of Health Sciences or Central .
- The average SAT score at Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences (1148) is 138 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Baptist College of Health Sciences students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Baptist College of Health Sciences (3.21)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Baptist College of Health Sciences (67.8%)
Central vs. Baptist College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Baptist College of Health Sciences? 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 Baptist College of Health Sciences and Central.
- The graduation rate at Baptist College of Health Sciences is higher than University of Central Missouri (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Baptist Memorial College of Health Sciences earn on average $11,600 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $9,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Baptist College of Health Sciences graduates. ($22,441 vs. $32,256)
- Central graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Baptist College of Health Sciences graduates. ($232 vs. $333)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baptist College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/