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Southeast Missouri State University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU University of Missouri-Columbia Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield OSU-Oklahoma City UNT| University of Central Missouri | College of Saint Mary | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 733 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | csm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $23,340 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $23,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $8,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $14,265 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $19,829 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | 430 | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | 189 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 44% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 47.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| 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 | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $41,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Central | College of Saint Mary | ||
| 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 College of Saint Mary based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 733 students)
Central vs. College of Saint Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or College of Saint Mary?
- College of Saint Mary is 180.4% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($23,340.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at College of Saint Mary than University of Central Missouri ($23,340.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Mary than Central ($14,265 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Mary are 18% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,650 vs. $10,206)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Mary than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Mary students is 220.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($19,829 vs. $6,193)
Central vs. College of Saint Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or College of Saint Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Saint Mary or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at College of Saint Mary (3.4)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than College of Saint Mary (44%)
Central vs. College of Saint Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or College of Saint Mary? 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 College of Saint Mary and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than College of Saint Mary (50% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $200 more per year than College of Saint Mary graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $41,300)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than College of Saint Mary graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Saint Mary 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/