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Overview |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Joplin, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 4,144 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #911 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | mssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $8,026 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $16,052 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $7,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $10,061 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $8,016 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 1,937 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 1,927 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 31.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1220 | |||
| 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 | Missouri Southern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $20,831 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $215 |
Diversity |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Central | Missouri Southern | ||
| 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 Missouri Southern based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 4,144 students)
Central vs. Missouri Southern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Missouri Southern?
- University of Central Missouri is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Missouri Southern for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $8,026.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Central than Missouri Southern State University ($16,080.00 vs. $16,052.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Southern State University than Central ($10,061 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Missouri Southern State University are 27.2% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($7,624 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Southern State University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Southern State University students is 23% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,016 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Missouri Southern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Missouri Southern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri Southern or Central .
- The average SAT score at Missouri Southern State University (1030) is 20 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Central students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Missouri Southern (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Missouri Southern (3.5)
- Missouri Southern has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Missouri Southern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Missouri Southern? 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 Missouri Southern and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Missouri Southern State University (50% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $4,900 more per year than Missouri Southern graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,600)
- Missouri Southern State University students graduate with a $1,610 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,831 vs. $22,441)
- Missouri Southern graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($215 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Missouri Southern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/