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Overview |
Central | Peru State College | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Peru, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 1,799 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | peru.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Peru State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $9,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $12,618 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $9,427 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Central | Peru State College | ||
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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 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Peru State College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Peru State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 26% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $38,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $20,975 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $216 |
Diversity |
Central | Peru State College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Central | Peru State College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Central | Peru State College | ||
| 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 Peru State College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,799 students)
Central vs. Peru State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Peru State College?
- University of Central Missouri is 39.6% more expensive to attend than Peru State College for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179.2% higher at Central than Peru State College ($16,080.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Peru State College than Central ($12,618 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Peru State College are 1% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,600 vs. $9,699)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri as Peru State College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Peru State College students is 44.7% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($9,427 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Peru State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peru State College or Central .
Central vs. Peru State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Peru State College? 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 Peru State College and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Peru State College (50% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $3,500 more per year than Peru State College graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $38,000)
- Peru State College students graduate with a $1,466 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($20,975 vs. $22,441)
- Peru State College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($216 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peru State College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/