Central vs. WWU

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Central Missouri in Warrensburg, MO with William Woods University in Fulton, MO on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Central Missouri is larger than WWU based on total student enrollment (12,857 students vs. 2,046 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Central Missouri is located in Warrensburg, MO (Rural Fringe setting); William Woods University is in Fulton, MO (Distant Town setting).
• University of Central Missouri is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. William Woods University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Central Missouri 18:1; William Woods University 16:1.

Central vs. WWU Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Central or WWU? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Missouri than WWU ($14,943 vs. $27,092).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Missouri are 17.7% lower than at William Woods University ($10,740 vs. $13,050).
• William Woods University is 201.9% more expensive for in-state tuition than Central (about $20,290 more per year; $30,340.00 vs. $10,050.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63.1% higher at WWU than at University of Central Missouri (about $11,740 more per year; $30,340.00 vs. $18,600.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at William Woods University than at University of Central Missouri (99% vs. 96%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by William Woods University students is 184.3% larger than aid received by University of Central Missouri students ($22,204 vs. $7,811).

Central vs. WWU Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Central or WWU? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between WWU and Central.

• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Central Missouri 19/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Central - Test optional; WWU - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: WWU Dec 1, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman Central students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at WWU (3.4).
• WWU has a higher acceptance rate (71%) than Central (63.8%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 28.6% at Central vs. 23.6% at WWU.

Central vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Central and WWU? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• The graduation rate at Central is the same as at William Woods University (50% vs. 50%).
• Graduates from University of Central Missouri earn a median of about $2,900 more per year than WWU graduates about ten years after starting college ($41,500 vs. $38,600), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, William Woods University graduates have a $1,004 lower median loan debt than Central graduates ($21,437 vs. $22,441).
• Among borrowers, WWU graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Central graduates ($221 vs. $232).
• More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 59%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.