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Southeast Missouri State University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU Missouri Southern University of Missouri-Columbia Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield OSU-Oklahoma City| University of Central Missouri | Missouri Western State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | MWSU | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Saint Joseph, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 4,023 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | missouriwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | MWSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $6,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $13,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $11,917 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $10,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Central | MWSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.25 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Central | MWSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | MWSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $36,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $21,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $225 |
Diversity |
Central | MWSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central | MWSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Central | MWSU | ||
| 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 MWSU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 4,023 students)
Central vs. MWSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or MWSU?
- University of Central Missouri is 22.9% more expensive to attend than MWSU for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Central than Missouri Western State University ($16,080.00 vs. $13,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Missouri Western State University than Central ($11,917 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 5.2% lower than costs at Missouri Western State University ($9,699 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Missouri Western State University than University of Central Missouri (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Missouri Western State University students is 61.6% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($10,531 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or MWSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MWSU or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at MWSU (3.25)
Central vs. MWSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or MWSU? 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 MWSU and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Missouri Western State University (50% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $5,000 more per year than MWSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,500)
- Missouri Western State University students graduate with a $623 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,818 vs. $22,441)
- MWSU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($225 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MWSU 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/