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Overview |
Central | TSU | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 8,632 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #1017 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | tsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | TSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $7,437 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $19,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $9,664 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $11,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $12,085 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Central | TSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 8,582 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 8,307 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 96.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 28.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/19 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1000 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Central | TSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | TSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 12% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $36,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $29,358 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $303 |
Diversity |
Central | TSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 77% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | TSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Central | TSU | ||
| 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 TSU based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 8,632 students)
Central vs. TSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or TSU?
- University of Central Missouri is 8.1% more expensive to attend than TSU for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $7,437.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at TSU than University of Central Missouri ($19,677.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Southern University than Central ($11,826 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Southern University are 0.4% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($9,664 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Southern University than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Southern University students is 85.4% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($12,085 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. TSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or TSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TSU or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Central Missouri (1010) is 193 points higher than at TSU (817)
- Incoming Central students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.68 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at TSU (3.0)
- TSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.8%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. TSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or TSU? 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 TSU and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than Texas Southern University (50% vs. 12%)
- Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn on average $5,300 more per year than TSU graduates after ten years. ($41,500 vs. $36,200)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $6,917 lower median federal student loan debt than TSU graduates. ($22,441 vs. $29,358)
- Central graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than TSU graduates. ($232 vs. $303)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/