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Southeast Missouri State University EIU University of Missouri-Kansas City Northwest Pitt State Western Illinois University WSU University of Missouri-Columbia UCO-Central Truman State Missouri State University-Springfield OSU-Oklahoma City| University of Central Missouri | Southern Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | SNU | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Bethany, OK | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | snu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | SNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $7,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $22,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $19,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Central | SNU | ||
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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 | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Central | SNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | SNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $52,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $18,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $193 |
Diversity |
Central | SNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Central | SNU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Central | SNU | ||
| 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
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than SNU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 1,507 students)
Central vs. SNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or SNU?
- Southern Nazarene University is 235.8% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.9% higher at SNU than University of Central Missouri ($27,000.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than SNU ($15,117 vs. $22,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Nazarene University are 22.8% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($7,900 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Nazarene University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Nazarene University students is 206.1% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($19,948 vs. $6,517)
Which college is harder to get into, Central or SNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SNU or Central .
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at SNU (3.3)
Central vs. SNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or SNU? 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 SNU and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Southern Nazarene University (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Southern Nazarene University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,500)
- Southern Nazarene University students graduate with a $3,691 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($18,750 vs. $22,441)
- SNU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($193 vs. $232)
- More SNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/