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Overview |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 15,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #265 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | umkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $9,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $25,805 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $12,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $14,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $8,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 5,180 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 3,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1245/1550 | |||
| 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 | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $217 |
Diversity |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Central | University of Missouri-Kansas City | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Kansas City is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (15,703 students vs. 11,637 students)
Central vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or University of Missouri-Kansas City?
- University of Missouri Kansas City is 16.1% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($9,332.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.5% higher at University of Missouri-Kansas City than University of Central Missouri ($25,805.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Kansas City than Central ($14,739 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 26.4% lower than costs at University of Missouri Kansas City ($9,699 vs. $12,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Missouri Kansas City (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Missouri Kansas City students is 28.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,376 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or University of Missouri-Kansas City? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Kansas City or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Missouri Kansas City (1130) is 120 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming University of Missouri-Kansas City students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at University of Missouri-Kansas City (3.54)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than University of Missouri-Kansas City (69.5%)
Central vs. University of Missouri-Kansas City Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or University of Missouri-Kansas City? 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 University of Missouri-Kansas City and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Missouri Kansas City (50% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from University of Missouri Kansas City earn on average $13,600 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $41,500)
- University of Missouri Kansas City students graduate with a $1,441 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($21,000 vs. $22,441)
- University of Missouri-Kansas City graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($217 vs. $232)
- More Central graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Kansas City 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/