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Overview |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Omaha, NE | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 15,058 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #620 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | unomaha.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $6,344 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $19,926 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $10,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $12,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $8,180 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 9,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 8,162 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 28.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/26 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $201 |
Diversity |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Central | UNOMAHA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Nebraska at Omaha is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (15,058 students vs. 11,637 students)
Central vs. UNOMAHA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or UNOMAHA?
- University of Central Missouri is 26.7% more expensive to attend than UNOMAHA for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,344.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.9% higher at UNOMAHA than University of Central Missouri ($19,926.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Omaha than Central ($12,973 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 9.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Omaha ($9,699 vs. $10,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Nebraska at Omaha (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Nebraska at Omaha students is 25.5% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($8,180 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. UNOMAHA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or UNOMAHA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNOMAHA or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Nebraska at Omaha (1050) is 40 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming UNOMAHA students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UNOMAHA (3.44)
- UNOMAHA has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. UNOMAHA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or UNOMAHA? 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 UNOMAHA and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is higher than University of Nebraska at Omaha (50% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Nebraska at Omaha earn on average $5,100 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $41,500)
- University of Nebraska at Omaha students graduate with a $2,941 lower median federal student loan debt than Central graduates. ($19,500 vs. $22,441)
- UNOMAHA graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Central graduates. ($201 vs. $232)
- More UNOMAHA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/