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Overview |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 23,418 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #790 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | missouristate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $7,812 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $16,716 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $10,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $17,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $8,193 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 89% |
Admission |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | 11,901 | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | 10,836 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 26.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | |||
| 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 State University-Springfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $232 |
Diversity |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Central | Missouri State University-Springfield | ||
| 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
- Missouri State University Springfield is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (23,418 students vs. 12,788 students)
Central vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Missouri State University-Springfield?
- University of Central Missouri is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Missouri State University-Springfield for in-state tuition ($8,325.00 vs. $7,812.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Missouri State University-Springfield than University of Central Missouri ($16,716.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Missouri State University-Springfield ($15,728 vs. $17,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 0.2% lower than costs at Missouri State University Springfield ($10,206 vs. $10,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than Missouri State University Springfield (96% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri State University Springfield students is 32.3% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,193 vs. $6,193)
Central vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Missouri State University-Springfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Missouri State University-Springfield or Central .
- The average SAT score at Missouri State University Springfield (1090) is 80 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Missouri State University-Springfield students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Central (3.68)
- Missouri State University-Springfield has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Central (68.6%)
Central vs. Missouri State University-Springfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Missouri State University-Springfield? 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 State University-Springfield and Central.
- The graduation rate at Missouri State University-Springfield is higher than University of Central Missouri (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Missouri State University Springfield earn on average $600 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($42,100 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $59 lower median federal student loan debt than Missouri State University-Springfield graduates. ($22,441 vs. $22,500)
- Missouri State University Springfield and Central graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($232 vs. $232)
- More Missouri State University-Springfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/