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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 Kansas Wesleyan University| University of Central Missouri | Doane University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | Doane University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Crete, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 1,879 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | doane.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Doane University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $38,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $38,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $10,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $24,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $29,479 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | Doane University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 1,953 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 1,481 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central | Doane University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Doane University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central | Doane University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central | Doane University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Central | Doane University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Doane University based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,879 students)
Central vs. Doane University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Doane University?
- Doane University is 375% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($38,190.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.5% higher at Doane University than University of Central Missouri ($38,190.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Doane University ($15,117 vs. $24,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 12.4% lower than costs at Doane University ($9,699 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Doane University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Doane University students is 352.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($29,479 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Doane University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Doane University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Doane University or Central .
- The average SAT score at Doane University (1064) is 54 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Doane University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Doane University (3.6)
- Doane University has a higher acceptance rate (75.8%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Doane University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Doane 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 Doane University and Central.
- The graduation rate at Doane University is higher than University of Central Missouri (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Doane University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Doane University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Doane University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Doane University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/