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Overview |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 874 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | fontbonne.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $28,276 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $28,276 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $11,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $19,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $24,175 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 99% |
Admission |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | 1,067 | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | 1,014 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/23 | ||
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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 | Fontbonne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Central | Fontbonne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 874 students)
Central vs. Fontbonne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Fontbonne University?
- Fontbonne University is 239.7% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($28,276.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Fontbonne University than University of Central Missouri ($28,276.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Fontbonne University ($15,728 vs. $19,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 10.1% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($10,206 vs. $11,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fontbonne University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 290.4% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($24,175 vs. $6,193)
Central vs. Fontbonne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Fontbonne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fontbonne University or Central .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 40 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Fontbonne University (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Central (68.6%)
Central vs. Fontbonne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Fontbonne 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 Fontbonne University and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Fontbonne University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,000)
- Central graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University 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/