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Overview |
Central | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Warrensburg, MO | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 11,637 | 610 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #708 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucmo.edu | westminster-mo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $30,248 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,080 | $30,248 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,699 | $11,762 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,117 | $26,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,517 | $22,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Central | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,993 | 2,051 | ||
| Admitted | 3,562 | 1,544 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.9% | 10.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1090 | |||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,500 | $47,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,441 | $26,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $273 |
Diversity |
Central | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Central | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Central | Westminster College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Missouri is larger than than Westminster College based on total student enrollment (11,637 students vs. 610 students)
Central vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 276.2% more expensive to attend than Central for in-state tuition ($30,248.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.1% higher at Westminster College than University of Central Missouri ($30,248.00 vs. $16,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than Westminster College ($15,117 vs. $26,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 21.3% lower than costs at Westminster College ($9,699 vs. $11,762)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 238.2% larger than aid received University of Central Missouri ($22,039 vs. $6,517)
Central vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Central .
- The average SAT score at Westminster College (1084) is 74 points higher than at Central (1010)
- Incoming Westminster College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Central (22)
- Accepted freshman Central students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Westminster College (3.44)
- Westminster College has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Central (71.3%)
Central vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central or Westminster College? 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 Westminster College and Central.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than University of Central Missouri (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Central graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $41,500)
- University of Central Missouri students graduate with a $3,996 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($22,441 vs. $26,437)
- Central graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($232 vs. $273)
- More Westminster College 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/