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UWM Southeast Missouri State University University of Wisconsin-Whitewater UW-La Crosse UW-Eau Claire UW-Green Bay EIU UW-Platteville University of Missouri-Kansas City UWSP Northwest Wisconsin| University of Central Missouri | University of Wisconsin Oshkosh | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Central | UWO | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 13,705 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | #786 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $6,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $13,995 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $8,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $12,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $4,450 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 87% |
Admission |
Central | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 8,704 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 7,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 88.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 22.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
Central | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Central | UWO | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than Central based on total student enrollment (13,705 students vs. 11,637 students)
Central vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or UWO?
- University of Central Missouri is 25.2% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($8,040.00 vs. $6,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Central than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($16,080.00 vs. $13,995.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Central ($12,827 vs. $15,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh are 9.1% lower than costs at University of Central Missouri ($8,894 vs. $9,699)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Missouri than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Central Missouri students is 46.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,517 vs. $4,450)
Central vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or Central .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (1030) is 20 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Central students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at UWO (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at UWO (3.24)
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (88.5%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or UWO? 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 UWO and Central.
- The graduation rate at Central is the same as at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (50% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Wisconsin Oshkosh earn on average $2,600 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $1,307 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($22,441 vs. $23,748)
- Central graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/