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Overview |
Central | Central State University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Wilberforce, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 5,434 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #1023 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | centralstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Central State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $5,176 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $7,176 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $10,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $6,943 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 91% |
Admission |
Central | Central State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 3,814 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 3,388 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 2.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| 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 |
Central | Central State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Central State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $27,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 16% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $39,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $403 |
Diversity |
Central | Central State University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Central State University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Central | Central State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Central State University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 5,434 students)
Central vs. Central State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Central State University?
- University of Central Missouri is 55.3% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.1% higher at Central than Central State University ($16,080.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Central ($10,194 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 12.4% lower than costs at Central State University ($9,699 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Central State University (98% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central State University students is 6.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($6,943 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Central State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Central State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Central State University or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 233 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Central students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.88 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Central State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Central State University? 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 State University and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Central State University (50% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $14,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $27,200)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $16,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $39,000)
- Central graduates are paying $171 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($232 vs. $403)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/