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Overview |
Central | Webster University | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,788 | 7,606 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #710 | #434 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | webster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Webster University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,325 | $30,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,650 | $30,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,206 | $12,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,728 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,193 | $21,475 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
Central | Webster University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,966 | 5,341 | ||
| Admitted | 3,407 | 3,097 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.6% | 58% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1233 | |||
| 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 | Webster University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Webster University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
Central | Webster University | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Central | Webster University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Central | Webster University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (12,788 students vs. 7,606 students)
Central vs. Webster University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Webster University?
- Webster University is 266.7% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($30,530.00 vs. $8,325.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Webster University than University of Central Missouri ($30,530.00 vs. $16,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Webster University ($15,728 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 25.6% lower than costs at Webster University ($10,206 vs. $12,820)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Webster University than University of Central Missouri (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 246.8% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($21,475 vs. $6,193)
Central vs. Webster University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Webster University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Webster University or Central .
- The average SAT score at Webster University (1109) is 99 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Webster University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Webster University (3.64)
- Central has a higher acceptance rate (68.6%) than Webster University (58%)
Central vs. Webster University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Webster University? 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 Webster University and Central.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than University of Central Missouri (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $2,559 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($22,441 vs. $25,000)
- Central graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/