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Overview |
Central | Langston University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Langston, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 1,910 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | lunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Langston University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $4,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $12,045 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $10,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $10,589 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $10,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 74% |
Admission |
Central | Langston University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 2.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Central | Langston University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Langston University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $30,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central | Langston University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 90% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | Langston University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Central | Langston University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Langston University based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 1,910 students)
Central vs. Langston University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Langston University?
- University of Central Missouri is 84.3% more expensive to attend than Langston University for in-state tuition ($8,325.00 vs. $4,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Central than Langston University ($16,650.00 vs. $12,045.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Langston University than Central ($10,589 vs. $15,728)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 6.7% lower than costs at Langston University ($10,206 vs. $10,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Langston University (96% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Langston University students is 75.9% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,891 vs. $6,193)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Langston University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Langston University or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Langston University (2.79)
Central vs. Langston University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Langston 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 Langston University and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Langston University (50% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $10,900 more per year than Langston University graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $30,600)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Langston University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Langston University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Langston University students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/